GYNECOMASTIA → GRADE 3
Grade 3 Gynecomastia Surgery in Pune
Grade 3 gynecomastia surgery is a combined liposuction and gland excision procedure, sometimes with minor skin tightening, for significant chest enlargement with moderate skin excess. At Dr DC Plastic Surgery in Pune, Grade 3 cases are personally performed by Dr. Dhruv Chavan, with surgical fees ranging from Rs. 1,10,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 all-inclusive.
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What Is Grade 3 Gynecomastia?
Grade 3 gynecomastia is significant breast enlargement on the Simon classification scale, where a large glandular and fatty volume is present along with some loose skin. The chest has a clearly enlarged, breast-like appearance, but the skin excess is moderate rather than severe. Grade 3 typically affects men with long-standing gynecomastia and those who have had a meaningful change in body weight.
Dr. Dhruv Chavan, M.Ch. Plastic Surgery
Founder & Lead Surgeon, Dr DC Plastic Surgery, Pune · 500+ gynecomastia surgeries
How Grade 3 Gynecomastia Is Treated?
Grade 3 is true gynecomastia, so liposuction alone is not enough. A glandular disc is present and must be removed surgically. Dr. Dhruv Chavan uses a combined approach in a single procedure.
- Liposuction to remove the surrounding fatty tissue and contour the chest
- Gland excision through an intra-areolar incision to remove the firm glandular disc
- Minor skin tightening when the moderate skin excess does not retract on its own
For severe skin excess that always needs skin removal, see Grade 4 Gynecomastia Surgery.
Key Attributes of Grade 3 Treatment at Dr DC
| Attribute | Detail |
| Surgical approach |
Liposuction + gland excision (+ possible minor skin tightening) |
| Anaesthesia |
General, or local with sedation in selected cases |
| Surgery duration |
2 to 3 hours |
| Hospital stay | Day care |
| Cost range |
Rs. 1,10,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 (all-inclusive) |
| Recovery to desk work |
5 to 7 days |
| Full exercise clearance |
6 to 8 weeks |
| Compression garment |
6 weeks |
Why Choose Dr DC for Grade 3 Surgery?
Grade 3 cases need careful judgment on how much skin will retract on its own versus how much needs tightening. Dr. Dhruv Chavan, founder and lead surgeon at Dr DC Plastic Surgery, has performed over 400 aesthetic surgeries and personally handles every Grade 3 case from evaluation through follow-up. The single-surgeon model means the surgeon you consult is the same surgeon who operates and reviews recovery.
Book Your Consultation
To find out whether your gynecomastia is Grade 3 and what your surgery would involve, book a consultation with Dr. Dhruv Chavan at Dr DC Plastic Surgery. Consultations are available at six locations across Pune, or online for Rs. 1,000. For full procedure details, see the gynecomastia surgery page and the gynecomastia surgery techniques guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grade 3 gynecomastia?
Grade 3 gynecomastia is significant chest enlargement with a large glandular and fatty volume plus moderate skin excess, on the Simon classification scale. The chest has a clearly enlarged, breast-like shape, but the loose skin is moderate rather than severe. It usually develops in men with long-standing gynecomastia or after a significant change in body weight.
How is Grade 3 gynecomastia treated?
Grade 3 is true gynecomastia and requires liposuction combined with gland excision, because a firm glandular disc is present that liposuction alone cannot remove. Dr. Dhruv Chavan removes the fatty tissue with liposuction and the glandular disc through an intra-areolar incision, and adds minor skin tightening when the moderate skin excess does not retract on its own.
How much does Grade 3 gynecomastia surgery cost in Pune?
Grade 3 gynecomastia surgery at Dr DC Plastic Surgery in Pune costs Rs. 1,10,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 all-inclusive in 2026. The figure covers the surgeon fee, anaesthesia, day-care facility charges, all consumables, the compression garment, two weeks of medications, and three post-operative follow-up consultations with Dr. Dhruv Chavan.
What is the difference between Grade 3 and Grade 4 gynecomastia?
Grade 3 has significant enlargement with moderate skin excess, which may need only minor skin tightening. Grade 4 has severe enlargement with significant skin excess that always requires skin excision. Both require liposuction with gland excision, but Grade 4 involves more extensive skin work, a longer procedure, and a slightly longer recovery.
How long is recovery from Grade 3 gynecomastia surgery?
Most patients return to desk work within 5 to 7 days after Grade 3 gynecomastia surgery. The compression garment is worn for 6 weeks, and full exercise clearance is usually given at 6 to 8 weeks. The final chest contour settles over 3 to 6 months as swelling fully resolves.
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