i'm an 18-year-old guy dealing with gynecomastia and feeling pretty self-conscious about it. is surgery the only option to fix this? also, how much would the procedure usually cost?

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Gynecomastia usually goes away without medical treatment. The breasts flatten out within a few months to a couple of years. If gynecomastia is very severe, there is medicine that can help. And if gynecomastia lasts past puberty, surgery can reduce the size of the breasts.

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I've had gynecomastia in both sides of my chest for the past 4 years. A doctor in Allahabad recommended liposuction but I'm not sure about the total cost of the surgery. Can you give me an estimate? Also, is liposuction the best option for my condition or are there other treatments I should consider?

The estimated cost for gynecomastia surgery (liposuction and/or gland excision) in India can range from ‚Çπ60,000 to ‚Çπ1,50,000, depending on the specific procedure and the surgeon's expertise. Liposuction is often used in conjunction with gland excision for optimal results, as it addresses both fat and glandular tissue

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