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Post-Gynecomastia Areola Wound

asked 1 year ago by ConcernedMale in Toronto
Latest answer by Josh Korman, MD
Question viewed 976 times
Tags: areola, healing, infection, wound

Hello, I recently had gynecomastia surgery (3 weeks ago). The sutures on my left areola broke prematurely. This led to an infection (1 week ago), which I now have under control. Unfortunately, the infection ate away some of my areola. Right now there's a scab over the damaged space. My question is: how will this heal? Will my areola 're-generate' itself or will it heal as breast skin? The space also craters in a bit (i.e., doesn't follow the dome shape of my areola when viewed from a bottom angle). I am also wondering about possible revision options. Thank you.

8 answers to Post-Gynecomastia Areola Wound

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This will be fine.

This small scab is a minor issue.  once healed it may be a small white spot.  If it really bothers you it can be easily revised very easily and successfully see video
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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Gynecomastia healing

Areolas in both men and women are incredibly forgiving. Dont' worry; it should heal well.
Josh Korman, MD

Monterey Plastic Surgeon
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Healing problems following gynecomastia surgery

It is not uncommon to have some minor healing problems following any surgical procedure. Fortunately, these are usually self limiting and get better with some routine wound care. In most of the cases, a revision is not even needed.
Jeffrey Kenkel, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia Surgery and Wound Healing Problems

Dear ConcernedMale, I think everything will be okay. Secondary or delayed healing is a potential problem that can occur with any surgery and, in fact, it's pretty common. It means that some areas of the incisions or wounds do not heal directly but, instead, develop a scab or open up (a bit), may have some drainage and then (typically) close on their own over a several week period. The ultimate cosmetic result is usually pretty good and, once healed, you may not even... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Post-gynecomastectomy Wound?Scar Should be Correctible

There is always a chance of infection or delayed wound healing after any operation.  I think that you and your surgeon's first concern shuld be attaining a healed wound.  Following that and scar maturation, it appears that it should be fairly simple to revise the scar and obtain a result that will be pleasing to you.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Wound problem after gynecomastia surgery

I agree with the other posts.  Wound care is all you should do now.  With time, the wound will likely improve significantly, and you will likely just be left with a somewhat wide and thick scar.  At that point, a scar revision will help. 
Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon

www.pacificplasticsurgery.com

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Gynecomastia

Let the wound heal. The "scab" will fall by itself. The scar will undergo remodeling nad contracture. The final result in 9 months to one year will look very good. If the remaining scar has some aspects you do not like it can be corrected with a scar revision under local anesthesia.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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What to do with a small loss of a portion of the areola from gynecomastia surgery

Now that the infection is resolved, just let the scab come off naturally and then let the inflammation subside. I would give this at least 6 months. You may be surprised how well it make look. Irregularities can be addressed with a scar revision usually perforemd under just some local anesthesia.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

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