Hi I underwent make breast reduction surgey 5 weeks ago. I had drains in overnight and was discharged the following day. I have been wearing compression garments since but am still swollen and have a pocket of fluid on the left side of my chest. Will at his disperse naturally? And is there anything I can do to speed the recovery ?thanks.
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Swelling & Fluid Retention After Gynecomastia Surgery
According to official statistics, 36% of adult young men and 57% of older adult men in the United States have this medical condition in one of the four grades. About 200,000 to 3 million cases of #gynecomastia are being reported every single year. So if you have breast enlargement and you think...
Thank you for your question.Up to 2/3 of teenage boys going through #puberty develop #gynecomastia due to surges in testosterone and estrogen levels leading to a #hormone imbalance. In up to 75% of boys who develop
pubertal gynecomastia, it will disappear without treatment within 2 years. I...
Your body is in the midst of puberty. Gynecomastia is common but often goes away. Wait a few more years before considering surgery. Good luck and be safe. John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon