After living with gynaecomastia (mine wasn't that serious, if you refer to
this page, mine was probably the type 1) for 10 +years (this thing came to me at roughly the age of 15), finally, I'm happy to say goodbye to it.
Had the surgery done in Adventist Hospital, Penang ("PAH") with Dr Danny. Cost is slightly below 7k, consider quite cheap if you compare to others.
Before the surgery
Remember to buy a few black (use black, don't use white because there might be blood/plasma from the wound) singlets from Uniqlo, wash it prior, and bring it along to the hospital. You may also want to buy compression garment (PAH will give you a new one), wash it, and use your own compression garment after the surgery. Suggest you to wash them first because new out of the box compression garment/singlets may cause irritation to your skin. (I suffer itchiness for 2 days. Damn kesian sia).
You will be asked to take light breakfast, and no coffee before the surgery.
During Surgery
Doctor put me to sleep before the surgery, hence I do not know what happen during the surgery. If i remember correctly, I entered the surgery room at about 10-11am, and when I woke up, it was about 4 ish. I believe I was given moderate/deep sedation instead of minimal sedation as I complaint about pain durin vaser liposuction procedure (somehow I was awake due to the pain lol). Lipo procedure is painful - you read above posts.
After Surgery
Did not really feel painful after I woke up, probably due sedation effect. You are given 2 types oral tablets (1 for pain relief and another one is an antibiotic) and 1 ointment. For my case, I took pain relief for 2 days - after that I don't need it anymore. You apply the ointment on the plaster and paste it on the wound in the areola, right below the nipple (btw, doctor performed a keyhole surgery hence the cut/wound is very minimal). Get yourself a waterproof, sterile type plaster.
Upper body movement is very limited for the first 2 night. You may take quick shower just to clean your lower body. Upper body and armpit, use alcohol wet wipes to wipe2 saja cukup. You may wash your hair in the bathroom basin.
Ecchymosis will develop right after the surgery. Will stay there for a couple of days/week. 5 to 6 days after surgery, bruise area will turn greenish/yellowish. Part of the healing process.
To avoid the development of rashes on your skin, I would suggest you to wear a singlet before putting on compression garment. I was told to wear compression garment for about a month. If you have serious gynae, means you'd probably have more excessive skin there, then you probably have to wear it for a longer period.
Overall, I think it is worth getting this surgery if you are having gynaecomastia, and especially when you're still young. A one time payment to gain back your confidence, why not?
A big thanks to the surgeon and nurses for rendering their professional services and hospitality. Very very nice people. Jaga you like anak. Lol. Too bad, there's no Adventist hospital in KL, otherwise I don't mind doing some free marketing for them lol.