Gynecomastia and Scarring

T.Y. Steven Ip, MD answers: Can a crater deformity be fixed after gynecomastia?

Is there anyway to fix a crater deformity from a bad gynecomastia surgery? My nipple and area around it sinks in when I raise or flex my arm. I do not have anymore fat on my chest that can be removed to lessen the contour difference. Any advice or guidance would be extremely appreciated. Thanks in advance.


T.Y. Steven Ip, MD
5 months ago
By T.Y. Steven Ip, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia requires removing the entire male breast gland.  Some gentle liposuction at the edge of the removed gland will decrease the chance of cratering.  In the recovery period, there is always stiffness and scarring underneath the skin and especially around the nipple area.  It does require several months for the firmness and scarring to soften up.  The most important thing to do during your recovery is to massage the area, and the more aggressive the better.  Most of the time the situation will resolve and rarely do you need a scar revision or fat grafting. 

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