Swelling and Fluid Accumulation After Male Breast Reduction

July 9, 2009
Asked By:bogdan111 in Spokane, WA

It's now exactly three weeks after Vaser gynecomastia surgery and I have the same amount of swelling as I did two weeks ago. The pectoral region seems squishy and there is a substantial swelling, while being able to push the fluid around. My question is: will the swelling subside or is it possible for fluid accumulation to remain indefinitely? The swelling is more pronounced in the left than in the right (see pictures). Thank you for any information.

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May 1, 2015

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