I am 1.5 years post-op. What can I do to fix the imperfections from my gynecomastia surgery? (photo)

Thank you for your question. It is very common to feels lumps in the area of liposuction after 6 weeks. They do tend to disappear with time but can take up to twelve month. Try to massage them and if worried see your plastic surgeon for reassurance. Kind Regards Mr Giorgio Netri  

Both alcohol and marijuana can have effects that may be detrimental to your recovery from gynecomastia surgery. Here's how each substance can potentially impact your healing process:1. Alcohol:• Alcohol consumption can interfere with the body's ability to heal properly by impairing the immune s...

Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your procedure.  After 9 days you are likely fine to start vaping without significant impact to your healing but smoking of any kind can hamper your scar maturation process so try and limit your use as much as possible.  

Thanks for your question. Your concerns are unfounded. None of the studies done looking into this issue confirm damage to cells with the use of VASER liposelection. Male gynecomastia is typically improved with this technique alone if the amount of gland is minimal in fact. Hope this helps. 

A follow-up question indicated that you had completed your follow-up appointment with your PS and you were healing well, so my assumption is that this issue resolved on its own or through your PS's intervention.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

It is early in your recovery period. I would recommend massaging the area to make sure that the nipple is not held down by scar tissue. Normally fully recovery takes 3-4 months.