Hello, Whenever you have a liposuction-alone gynecomastia reduction (as it appears you may have from your images,) you are choosing lesser surgery for the potential for lesser results. The hybrid technique also involving an incision below the areola on each side allows for greater volume reductions. With that... more
Swelling and fluid accumulation after Male breast reduction
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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A: Swelling and fluid accumulation after gynecomastia reduction
Regarding : 1. "will the swelling subside ?" Yes. But , it takes months to resolve. 2. "or is it possible for fluid accumulation to remain indefinitely?" Significant fluid accumulation should be either drawn out with a needle or a drain needs to be placed. It is NOT a good idea to... more
A: male chest reduction, recovery, gynecomastia, liposuction
Dear Bogdan 111 If you had fluid in the area then you need to have this drained as soon as possible. This most likely would require the insertion of drains since it is 3 weeks + post surgery. With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD
A: Seroma after gynecomastia correction must be removed.
Hi. It sounds like you have fluid collections in your chest after male breast reduction. These are called seromas and must be removed with a needle. In New York City we do a sonogram to identify these liquid collections.
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