Swelling after gynecomastia repair

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Swollen areolas after Liposuction and Nipple Reduction

I am a male who recently had a nipple reduction with liposuction. The doctor did not provide any compression and 5 weeks later, I still have swollen areolas and I look worse than before the surgery. What can I do?

This is really bothering me. I started using a compression vest 4 days after the surgery. Should I continue to wear the vest or is it pointless at this point? I am concerned the streched areolas won't return to their original shape.


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
17 days ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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This can occur for some time after surgery. Light compression can be useful and I often have people covert from the uncomfortable restrictive post op garments to spandex type "under armor" shirts for up to 3 weeks after surgery.

Manual lymphatic drainage, as mentioned, may be beneficial as well.

Give this at least 3 months

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