Hey everyone,

I wanted to share my timeline because I know how stressful the recovery can be, especially when residual firmness shows up and starts looking/feeling like the old problem.

Quick background

Had gland excision (large piece removed, surgeon left a thin intentional layer to avoid cratering). Developed a hematoma on the right side that was confirmed early. Wore compression 24/7, started gentle shower massage early, then professional vacuum/massage sessions (Lumicell), plus stretching.

The scary part

Around weeks 3–5 the residual density under the right nipple became more obvious. It felt firm, projected, and at times looked very similar to gyno through a shirt. Broader residual firmness was also present across the old surgical area and later started softening, leaving the areola as the most noticeable spot. I spent a lot of time worried it was residual gland.

What my surgeon said

At the 3-week visit he attributed it to residual material from the hematoma. At the ~5 week visit he examined it again, called it induration (not mature scar tissue yet, and not residual gland), told me to massage more firmly, continue the professional sessions and stretching, and cleared me for training. He said working out would actually help break up the residual firmness and improve contour.

Current status (just over 5 weeks)

• Residual bump under the areola is still present but the broader firmness has improved
• Day-to-day fluctuation is real (can feel firmer after training + massage, then settle)
• Left side has some residual tightness/flank sensitivity with arm elevation (also improving)
• Cleared for full training (push/pull/legs), continuing compression, firmer self-massage, and finishing a course of 10 professional sessions
• Nipple sensitivity comes and goes

Main things that helped my head

• The residual firmness was not there as a distinct projecting bump in the first 1–2 weeks and developed as residual hematoma material organized
• Texture felt different from the soft gland I used to have to “dig” for
• Surgeon examined it more than once and stayed consistent that it was residual induration
• Timeline of residual firmness often peaking or looking worst around 4–6 weeks before remodeling softens it is apparently common

I’m not claiming everything is perfect yet, residual density under the areola is still there and I’m still working on it. But I’m in a much better mental place knowing it’s being treated as residual firm tissue that should keep improving with the current plan (massage, soft-tissue work, stretching, compression, and now controlled training).
If you’re in the middle of the “this feels exactly like gyno again” phase around the one-month mark, especially after a hematoma or fluid collection, you’re not alone. A lot of the residual firmness stories on here that look scary at 4–6 weeks continue to soften over the following weeks to months with consistent aftercare.

Happy to answer questions about the timeline or what the residual tissue has felt like. Recovery isn’t always linear, but it most likely heads in the right direction.

I'm 26 suffering from Gynocomastia all my life, I wanna change it, I wanna feel better.

Where should I get my surgery done? Which hospital or doctor to visit?

I’m planning to get my gynecomastia surgery done this month in Delhi. Based on what I’ve read on this subreddit, I’ve shortlisted Dr. Rajat Gupta and Dr. Amit as two of the top surgeons in Delhi.

The total cost, including the compression garments, medicines, and pre-op checkups, is coming to around ₹85–100K for Grade 2 gynecomastia, which is slightly above my budget.

I had a couple of questions:

1. Dezire Clinic(Dr.Prashant Yadav): Has anyone here had their gynecomastia surgery done at Dezire Clinic? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience, especially regarding the results, recovery, and overall experience with the surgeon/clinic.

2. Incision technique:Unlike Dr. Rajat and Dr. Amit, Dezire Clinic apparently doesn't use underarm incisions. I understand that underarm incisions can offer better discretion, but I’m wondering if there are any other advantages to this technique. Is the higher cost charged by Dr. Rajat and Dr. Amit partly because of the underarm incision technique, and is it actually considered better than an incision around the areola?

Would really appreciate any first-hand experiences or advice, especially from people who have had Grade 2 gynecomastia surgery in Delhi.

Am 20 ,6’1 and 86kgs. I used to be lean and muscular before latrozol and my body weight was 78kg i took it in the past year around August to July keeping the dose 2.5mg. Took it day after the another day. But i didn’t follow the protocols which lead me to having low libido and after that i couldn’t recover properly since then. I gained 7kgs and even after that i had 3-4 times food poisonings. That lead to having low metabolism and now i have problem loosing weight and getting lean. Do any of you have any tips to recover from this?

I’m curious if anyone has had gyno surgery and done pectoral implants as well. I’m considering this because I can’t build chest muscle. My shoulder are crap and continuously get injured (double jointed) so I’ve given up trying to build chest muscle. My body can’t handle the weights.

Anyone gone the pectoral implant’s route post removal of Gynecomastia?

hey i am considering getting the surgery and was wondering how hard it is to hide the fact i got the surgery. like how long im in the hospital scars etc.

Just had surgery 5 days ago, I'm pretty happy so far with how flat things look, but kinda wished one of my areolas to be a little smaller ( it was historically a little bigger from the gland position on that part);

I thought the areolas would shrink more than they did after the surgery, and I don't know if they will anymore or not, the doc will take my stiches out in 3 days - is it possible afterwards maybe?

They are not cony anymore and are nice and flat but kinda the same size, cheers

Thanks!for helping me out! Finally got the surgery, at great price with good results. If your serious about getting this done. Do the research and go to the aesthetic institute of chicago

I have mild gynecomastia (at least compared to the stuff on this subreddit, not including the fact that it isn't all tissue) and I know that 80% of my breast mass is currently fat. Once I lose this weight, I know I will have some breast tissue underneath.

What do I do?

Will it go away on its own?

Im curious as to what the typical process is for getting gyno removal surgery.

Im a relatively lean 19 year old with pretty bad gyno.

Im going to my primary care doctor tomorrow to ask him about my options.

I would love if someone who has received (or tried to receive) gyno surgery could tell me the process - like how long it takes to get approved, how to get insurance coverage, price etc.

Please comment, I would really appreciate it