Gynecomastia + Liposuction Story: No More Pain When Running

"My name is Yue-Hao Liu, I'm 35, and I'm an English teacher. I had gynecomastia + liposuction surgery. Around age 12 I noticed my body was different from other boys'; my chest was bigger. The problem was still there as I grew up. At first I tried to lose weight through exercise, but nothing improved, so I felt something wasn't normal. After seeing a doctor, I learned it was a hormonal issue..."

Exercise can't fix gynecomastia! After 8 years of waiting, I finally changed

The biggest problem gynecomastia caused me was discomfort during exercise. For example, my chest hurt a bit when I ran, and clothes didn't look good on me because my chest was so noticeable, which made me lose confidence. After the doctor told me gynecomastia can't be solved by exercise alone, I decided to have surgery. But I needed to save up, and to get to a point at work where I could take a long break, so it took eight years before I finally had the surgery.

NAISS made me feel safe, and I got to my target weight before surgery

While researching online, I saw that NAISS CLINIC had great reviews, and after consulting several clinics, NAISS made me feel the most at ease. The doctor and staff explained everything carefully from start to finish and gave lots of pre- and post-op advice, and when I asked questions on LINE they helped right away. That gave me a real sense of security, so I chose NAISS CLINIC for my surgery.

I lost weight before surgery, because liposuction can't reduce body weight, and after surgery I'd need to rest for a while and couldn't exercise right away. So I wanted to reach my ideal weight first and then have surgery. On the day of surgery I was full of anticipation; it had been such a long time, and I was excited to start a new life. I was so happy to finally see a better version of myself!

1-2 months of recovery: wear your compression garment faithfully

There's some discomfort after surgery, but it's not severe. The worst part was a bit of pain when my body touched the bed while sleeping, but that went away after a week. My appearance fully recovered in about a month, and overall I'd say it took about two months to get back to normal. I ate healthier, with more protein and more water, started taking collagen after a month, and applied a lotion that helps the compression garment fit snugly, massaging it in after showering so my skin would adhere better. At first the compression garment has to be worn 24 hours a day for about three weeks to a month, and after that you can ease off. But because I wanted my body to recover well, I wore it all day for two months after surgery. I'm very happy with my recovery now, and I recommend wearing the compression garment a bit longer.

No scars or side effects, and I'm thrilled to have my confidence back

I haven't had any problems with scars or side effects, though that depends on each person's body. For me, there was a tiny scar visible at first, which got smaller after two or three weeks and is now almost invisible. I'm three months post-op. I give myself an 8 out of 10, because I think I could have lost a bit more weight beforehand for an even better result. I give the surgery a 10, because my body is noticeably slimmer and looks healthier, I feel more confident in my clothes, and feel more secure. I no longer have to worry about how my body looks. I've only just started easing back into exercise, but I can feel my movements are smoother and more comfortable.

Before After

I recommend NAISS CLINIC: become a better you

If you're in the same situation as me and want gynecomastia surgery plus liposuction, I still recommend exercising more before liposuction and doing what you can to reach your target weight, because you'll need one to two months to recover. If you want a better version of yourself, or want to stop struggling with how clothes fit, I recommend a consultation at NAISS CLINIC!