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How Long After Gynecomastia Does it Take for Nipple Swelling to go Down and Return to Normal Size?

asked 7 months ago by modindus in egypt
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 875 times
Tags: areola, discharge, swelling

I had my surgery gynecomastia done for both sides a week ago and after the stitches are removed there is small amount of white discharge comming when i take a shower, there is no pain or discomfort on the right side where the discharge is coming from. also my nipples are the same large size still after the surgery, doctor says he has removed all the things inside and it should shrink. how long will it take for the nipples to get to normal size? and will it happen? it seems so much impossible.

6 answers to How Long After Gynecomastia Does it Take for Nipple Swelling to go Down and Return to Normal Size?

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It does shrink

The areola will shrink. However, it depends on the skin character of the areola and the aggressive nature on the removal of the tissue from underneath the areola skin. I would give it more time.
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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Nipple shrinkage after gynecomastia surgery

The areolae will shrink and you should see a difference within three months. You are still very swollen from the operation and have to give it time.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia Surgery Results?

Thank you for the question. The swelling you are experiencing may be very normal at this stage in your recovery. I expect the nipple/areola to be the same size post operatively after most gynecomastia correction operations. The areola may decrease in size slightly as the swelling subsides; however, the areola may need to be reduced ( in a separate procedure) if it's size is still concerning several months to a year after your procedure. I would... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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How Long After Gynecomastia Does it Take for Nipple Swelling to go Down and Return to Normal Size?

Healing could take 3 months or more. But no photo was posted so very hard to advise. Seek second opinions in person.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia recovery

Like most surgeries that we perform, it will take several months for the swelling to dissipate. Give it some time.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery and Swelling after Gynecomastia Surgery

There will always be some swelling after gynecomastia surgery, whether it is done by open excision or liposuction alone. The wearing of chest wraps for compression helps keep down some of the swelling and aids in the nipple and chest tissues sticking back down and being smooth. As a general rule, one should be seeing improvement in their chest contour albeit not the final result even the first day after surgery. This refers to the protrusion of the nipple. Reduction in the size (diameter) of... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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