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Nipple Appearance After Gynecomastia Surgery

I am an extreme weight loss patient. 2 weeks ago, I underwent a gynocomastia excision procedure along with extended tummy tuck. 200 grams of breast tissue was removed.. and a slight crescent mastopexy was performed, to correct my slightly low nipple position. My chest was a lot bigger before, and it sagged. It no longer does that.. definately it lays a lot flatter. However, my nipple however look wrinkles along the incision, and the contour is cratered on one side. Is it too early to tell or is this normal?

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by 3844anon in Vancouver, Canada
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Male Breast Reduction Surgery,early results.future revision?

The photos are too early post op.I do understand the position of the patient and his desire to look good instantly. Unfortunately the healing is sometime a slow process and require patience.The time to judge it is 6 months and after. Should this patient be unhappy later on he should contact his surgeon for possible revision. see video
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Appearance of nipples after gynecomastia surgery

  In massive weight loss patients, the limiting factor for a good result is the quality of your skin. In many massive weight loss patients, their skin has been damaged as well. If your skin does not have good elasticity liposuction alone is not a good option for you. Your plastic surgeon should evaluate the quality of your skin and described the type of partial mastectomies that may be a good option for you. Keep in mind that the scarring after these procedures can be... more
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It takes time to heal after gynecomastia surgery

Your photo shows a very nice result for 2 weeks after surgery.  I would expect wrinkies along your areolar scar this early postop.  This will flatten with time.  If not, a revision is easy.  Try to remember, each breast had its own operation and therefore heals slightly differently from the other side, so for a few months you cannot consider the result final.

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Gynecomastia and sagging nipples, loose skin, and craters

Yes, it is definitely too early. Although the extra skin may persist, it is best to wait and allow for skin heaing and contraction. Wait at least 4-6 months before contemplating any revision procedures.
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Good now - better later

The results look good. Two weeks is extremely early in the recovery process. Wrinkling around a periareolar lift can occur but resolves with time. The contour will improve over time also.
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Gynecomastectomy Effect on nipple

Two weeks is way too early to tell what your final result will be. From your photo it appears to me that you are going to have a nice result. Your should share your concerns with your plastic surgeon who can possibly make you aware of products and manuevers that you can do to improve your result.
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Gynecomastia surgery and nipple appearance

After cresent excision it is not unusual to have wrinkles or pleats of the skin. This will resolve with time 3-6 months, Large pleats may need to be revised.
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