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Is Gynecomastia Surgery Covered by Insurance?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jun 10, 2026 | Blog, Plastic Surgery

Gynecomastia surgery is usually treated as a cosmetic procedure by Indian health insurance providers, which means it’s typically not covered. The exception comes when the condition causes significant physical symptoms, documented psychological distress, or stems...

Do Peptides Need a Prescription in India?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jun 10, 2026 | Blog, Plastic Surgery

Most therapeutic peptides do require a prescription in India, particularly weight loss peptides like semaglutide and tirzepatide and recovery peptides like BPC-157. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act regulates these as prescription-only medications, meaning legal access runs...

How to Conceal Gynecomastia Under Clothing?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jun 9, 2026 | Blog, Plastic Surgery

Concealing gynecomastia under clothing comes down to a mix of compression wear, smart fabric choices, and the right cut of shirt to flatten chest contours. Compression vests offer the most reliable visual reduction, while darker colours, vertical patterns, and...

Is Arm Lift Surgery Worth the Cost?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog, Plastic Surgery

Arm lift surgery delivers results that exercise and non-surgical treatment simply can’t. It removes excess skin and fat from the upper arm, restores contour, and addresses a functional problem that no other option resolves for patients with significant laxity....

Can Puberty Cause Gynecomastia?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog, Plastic Surgery

Puberty is one of the most common triggers of gynecomastia in boys, usually appearing between ages 12 and 16. The cause is a temporary hormonal shift where oestrogen briefly outpaces testosterone, leading to glandular tissue growth in the chest. Most pubertal cases...