I had gynecomastia surgery 12 days ago and one side of my chest is very bruised, swollen and contains some fluid (blood). I had lipo plus breast tissue removal (I had a very mild case of gynecomastia). The surgeon already extracted the fluid on two separate occasions. He mentioned that if left untreated it could lead to uneven healing. How long should the swelling persist before it becomes an issue?
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Answer: Puffy Nipple and Fluid Build-Up After Gynecomastia Surgery
A collection of fluid under the skin occurs occasionally during the postoperative period. Aspiration of the fluid with a needle is frequently helpful. Secondary surgery is rarely necessary. Bruising and #swelling are normal and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The...
The goal isn't to remove all of the breast tissue (since the nipple and areola are breast). However, the majority of the tissue should be removed and this can ONLY be achived with surgical excision (not liposuction). When the procedure is done properly it almost never "grows back".
There are several common factors which contribute to gynecomastia. These include excessive levels of #estrogen, natural #hormone changes, use of recreational drugs or alcohol, medications and their associated side effects, and, various health conditions. Also, there are different types of...