I would certainly give it some time,. Often this type of problem will correct itself as the swelling goes down and there is some filling in of the tissues. If things haven't improved after 3 to 6 months , the indentation can be corrected with some fat injections.
Sunken chest after Male Breast Reduction
Chest sunk in behind nipple after Gynecomastia surgery 3 weeks ago. Will this improve any with time? Chest has very minimal fat left and sinks in when I flex pec or raise arm.
4 answers to “Sunken chest after Male Breast Reduction”
A: Too early to tell
This is not at all unlikely after gynecomastia surgery and may be temporarily aggravated by stitches which are placed to hold the sagging nipple in place. These can cause dimpling of the nipple, especially when raising the arm. As these stitches absorb the dimpling tends to resolve. However, this is only based... more
A: Swelling can last 2-3 months after male breast reduction
A common problem with Gynecomastia surgery is over-resection underneath the nipple. That being said, variable swelling around the areola and nipple can create that illusion as well. Swelling following that surgery can often take 2-3 months to completely subside, so I would suspend judgment... more
A: time will tell
You still have swelling. It is impossible to predict, and especially without a photo. It is possible that you will see more sinking or the high areas around the depressed area will come down. Ask your doctor for his thoughts. sek
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