Some patients believe that gynecomastia surgery may be very painful. In reality, the discomfort after the procedure is usually mild and can be easily managed.
Gynecomastia surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia, which means the patient does not feel any pain during the procedure.
After the operation, patients may experience:
These symptoms are normal and can usually be controlled with standard pain medication prescribed by the surgeon.
In most cases, discomfort improves significantly within a few days after surgery as the healing process progresses.