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Much Swelling Three Weeks After Gynecomastia Vaser Sugery - Spokane, WA

I've had gynecomastia for several years and...

  • 9 Jul 2009

I've had gynecomastia for several years and could never go out in public without a shirt or even wear tight fitting clothes. I'm 5'9" 170lbs, not overweight which made it so difficult.

My Dr. here in Spokane performed my operation on June 18 2009 and I'm looking forward to positive results.

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 substantial swelling, being able to push the fluid around. 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).


There were some minor concerns after my procedure....

  • 11 Feb 2011
There were some minor concerns after my procedure. My prior post has been resolved and I am completely happy with my results. To my surprise Dr. Hathaway took care of them all at her own expense! She really was not satisfied until I was. Thank you.

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Carol L. Hathaway, MD

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Comments (5)

tino1988 2 Jul 2012
Im a week after surgery and can honestly say swelling is very minimal if any is even left!! Ive been told that we shouldnt really judge the finish until atleast 3 months after surgery
Drewdowns241 12 Feb 2010
I am at 4 1/2 weeks and my swelling is still present. My surgeon injected a steroid today said it should help... any luck or input from anyone on this ?
jwilam3 6 Jan 2010
Hey I just had a surgery done as well its been about a month since mine and i have some swelling similar to this, almost to the point where it appeared i still had a small breast there. what happened with you, did it ever shape up? maybe you could post some pics of yourself now if possible? let me know thanks.
dejavu2k2 22 Sep 2009
Hmmm I seem to be having the same issue im about 3 weeks post op as well. Did your swelling resolve?
Jeffrey Horowitz, MD 11 Jul 2009
It is normal to have significant swelling three weeks after liposuction surgery. I tell my patients not to be too critical of the result for at least three months postop. It's important however that any free fluid collection be addressed, so if you get the sense that there is a collection of fluid, I would discuss this with your surgeon.
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