It's common to have lumps and bumps immediately after surgery. Give it several months minimally to let the dust settle. Virtually every patient has some slight irregularities immediately after surgery.
Deformed chest after Male breast reduction?
I had Gynecomastia removal along with Liposuction on my chest. Anyway, it has been 3 1/2 weeks since the surgery and I have these hard lumps under my skin that feel somewhat painful at times.
I contacted the office and the doctor told me that it was scar tissue and that it should go away within 6 months-1 year. My chest looks kinda deformed because of the swelling/scar tissue? Will this go away? Sharp pains shoot through that area if I lift anything over 10 lbs.
Read my review "Liposuction/surgery on chest for gynecomastia"
3 answers to “Deformed chest after Male breast...”
A: gynecomastia
3-1/2 weeks is early so be patient. What you are experiencing right now is not out of the ordinary for this stage. The information your doctor gave you sounds reasonable. Make sure you have follow-up appointments with him/her and keep them.
A: Temporary lumps after liposuction are normal
It is common to feel lumps in areas where you had liposuction. It is true that these are areas of scar tissue and will decrease over time. To speed the resolution of this, you should begin massaging the areas that feel lumpy. This will help break up the scar tissue and smooth things out. While it can take 6-12... more
IMPORTANT: As noted in our Terms of Service, the information found on RealSelf.com, including that provided by professionals in the Questions & Answers area, is a general educational aid. The Questions and Answers contain opinions and views created by community members. RealSelf.com is not responsible for the accuracy of any information posted by community members. Do not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical or healthcare advice, or for diagnosis or treatment purposes.