Is Gynecomastia Surgery Painful?
The procedure itself is painless because patients are fully under general anaesthesia. What follows is mild to moderate soreness across the first three to five days, more pressure and chest tightness than sharp pain. Most men are back at a desk inside a week, often...
Will Breast Reduction Surgery Leave Scars?
Breast reduction surgery leaves scars. The incisions follow specific patterns that place them in the least visible positions, and they fade considerably over twelve to eighteen months. Most patients consider the trade-off worthwhile given the physical improvement the...
Does Protein Powder Cause Gynecomastia?
Plain whey or plant-based protein powder won’t push a man into gynecomastia on its own. The condition tracks back to a hormonal imbalance, and a clean shake doesn’t shift that needle. Where the real worry creeps in is with cheap or contaminated powders,...
Can Hormones Cause Gynecomastia?
Hormones sit behind nearly every case of gynecomastia. The condition shows up when oestrogen activity outpaces testosterone, and that imbalance can come from puberty, age, thyroid issues, low testosterone, or external sources like steroids and certain prescriptions....
MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY
Dr. Harikiran Chekuri
MBBS, MS – General Surgery, MCh-Plastic Surgery (Gold Medalist)
Plastic Surgeon, Hair Transplant Surgeon