I want to get gynecomastia surgery but not sure what to tell employer?

Gynecomastia surgery is a safe, consistent, and reproducible way to help you look and feel better.  You only get one chance to heal up after surgery so allow ample time for recovery and getting back to work, especially if it involves the lifting and pushing you describe.  Four-six weeks is a very reasonable time frame for return to work.  Honesty is always the best policy with your employer - I'm sure they would rather know about your surgery and allow you to heal up rather than you returning to work too quickly and having a complication that then requires you to miss even more work while you recover.  With support from your employer, you'll probably return ready to work and be a contributing and productive employee.  Best wishes on a speedy recovery and great result.

Homer. I appreciate your dilemma, however there’s nothing to be ashamed about gynecomastia surgery. This is a condition that you had no control over and your boss and medical staff at your job will understand that. Discuss these issues with your plastic surgeon but don’t let this hinder your surgery. Good luck

Good day and thank you for your inquiry, Gynecomastia is very common amongst men and you should not worry about letting your employer know you want to get surgery to help. However, if you wish not say, the medical staff at your place of employment has to respect Doctor Patient confidentiality and will not give out any information without your explicit consent. I expect them to clear you for surgery without needing to be specific to the why. An honest discussion with the physician at your place of employment will give you all the answers you are nervous about. Best of Luck 

In general my patients return to work in one to two days. Lifting would be fine after 5 days. My patients say they have had reconstructive surgery of the chest.