Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underGynecomastia Surgery q&a

Dented chest/nipples 4 years after gynecomastia surgery. Is there anything I can do about this? (Photo)

Honest613979Jun 29, 2021
Hello I’m 22 years old and it’s been 4 years since I had the surgery and have lost 60 pounds after that(still going)but after losing a lot of fat I noticed small dents which became bigger after losing weight( 270lb to 210lb currently) and I’ve been trying chest workouts but to success what should I do?

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Anshu Gupta, MD
Anshu Gupta, MD profile photo
Dr. Anshu Gupta, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 56 Reviews
Answered on Oct 25, 2021
Answer
Dr. Daniel Barrett, MD
Daniel Barrett, MD profile photo
Dr. Daniel Barrett, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 184 Reviews
Answered on Jul 1, 2021
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted)
Dr. Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 1, 2021
Answer

More Gynecomastia Surgery Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Zoran Potparic, MD

It is very likely that tissue you feel under your fingers (scar) is residual, unresected breast tissue. It is relatively frequent after conservative reduction. It can be treated in local anesthesia with removal of redundant tissue.. You should discuss this option with your surgeon. Good luck.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Tim Neavin, MD

Thank you for the photos. Sorry you are going through this. I would perform fat transfer to the chest to smooth out the area that is depressed. This could be improved significantly with high volume fat transfer. It may require more than one procedure but I predict the outcome will be very...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Scott Tucker, MD

Liposuction usually takes about 3-4 months to see the final result. Sometimes lymphatic massage can help to expedite this. You can call your PS who will probably have a suggestion for someone to see for the massage.Good luck,Dr. T

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Daniel Barrett, MD

Dear Cute1438, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Kenneth Hughes, MD

Skype or in-office consult would be necessary for evaluation of a gynecomastia diagnosis. Though the conventional teaching has been that liposuction cannot remove breast tissue, I have found that I can remove the breast tissue with liposuction alone. This allows for small segmental reduction of...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Daniel Barrett, MD

Dear jms245, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...

+4 answers
See all Gynecomastia Surgery Q&A
See more Gynecomastia Surgery Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY GUIDE →