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Post Gynecomastia Surgery: Can an Asymmetrical Chest Improve by Itself?

asked 1 year ago by Ibra in Egypt
Latest answer by Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
Question viewed 651 times
Tags: age 25-34, asymmetry, revision

I'm 26 years old I had gynecomastia from long time and it's bilatral I did gynecomastia surgery from 5 week ago but after the surgery my chest is asymmetrical(one breast bigger than the other).

12 answers to Post Gynecomastia Surgery: Can an Asymmetrical Chest Improve by Itself?

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Too early

I could be swelling or it could be a larger chest muscle than the other side especially if your dominate arm. Try and be patient.
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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What is the degree of the asymmetry?

You should give it more time tose if there isa change ,and the degree of the asymmetry does mater.r. see video
Mordcai Blau, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmetic-md.com

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Assymmetry post 6 months may require a revision

Asymmetry following gynecomastia surgery may be due to swelling, bleeding, scarring or residual tissue. If asymmetry persists after 6 months consider revision. If the asymmetry is small must weigh risk over resection.
Robert Sleightholm, MD

Brampton Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetry after gynaecomastia correction

On balance it is likely that you have some residual asymmetry that you should bring to the attention of your surgeon. However you should wait for at least 4-6 months to allow all swelling to settle down before having any further correction.
Anindya Lahiri, MBBS

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Healing after gynecomastia surgery

It is important to give yourself enough time to heal after surgery. Sometime both sides do not heal at the same rate, so for now you should be patient.  If the asymmetry persists after 3-4 months, you should approach your surgeon about a touch-up.
Bruce Genter, MD

Abington Plastic Surgeon

www.drgenter.com

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Asymmetric breasts after gynecomastia correction

I would recommend going back to your plastic surgeon for a revision.  However, you may want to wait about 3-4 months for all of the swelling to resolve first.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Assymmetry following Gynecomastia Surgery

5 weeks is still quite early following gynecomastia surgery and swelling or asymmetry may resolve over the next few months.  I would not suggest any revisionary surgery for at least 6 months following your original gynecomastia surgery.  If there is still some asymmetry a revision could be considered, but give it time.
Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetry post gynocomastia surgery

It is possible that there is still some asymmetrical swelling 5 weeks after surgery.  I would advise you to wait about 3 months from date of surgery.  If there still is asymmetry, than you may need a revision.  Minor asymmetry is not uncommon after this surgery, and even excellent surgeons have to do occasional revisions.  It would likely be a small procedure, possibly done under local anesthesia.
Leif Liu Rogers, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetry following Gynecomastia Correction

Hello and thank you for the question. There are several reasons as to why you may be experiencing asymmetry following gynecomastia surgery. Common explanations include swelling/inflammation, and under treatment of one side versus the other. Early on in the post-operative period as in your particular case, asymmetry may be secondary to persistent swelling. Persistent swelling is common following gynecomastia surgery and can last several months. If you are generally concerned that the... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetry after Correction of Gynecomastia

Be patient!  Wait at least 12 weeks to figure out whether you are really different and then take a critical look at the results.  Repeat correction can be required for noticeable asymmetry.
Steven Holzman, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon

www.austinplasticsurgeons.com

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Gynecomastia surgery

Being that you arer only five weeks out from surgery, iyou shoudl wiat a bit to allow things to settles down,. You may have differential swelling, but remember not two sides are exactly the same.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetry After Gynecomastectomy

First of all, you need to wait longer than 5 weeks following your surgery to determine if there is any permanent asymmetry.  If so, it is unlikely to correct itself.  It usually is fairly simple to correct mild post-op asymmetries following gynecomastectomy.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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