Scar tissue or breast gland after gyno surgery last October?

Hello,

Thank you for your question. The hard lump behind your right nipple could be post-operative scar tissue. However, it would be best for you to follow-up with your surgeon, so that they can examine you and confirm that it is in fact scar tissue. If it is, they may recommend that you massage your nipple daily, so as to soften the scar.

I hope this helps!

I suggest you take a set of pictures standing in a neutral position with pictures from the front and the side similar to how plastic surgeons take before and after pictures for gynecomastia.

Put it on your calendar to retake pictures every six months. Make a note of how much you weigh for each picture and check for yourself.

It’s unlikely this is going to grow significantly. Gynecomastia surgery should never remove all the glandular tissue. Doing so leads to disfigurement.

Obviously aging and potential weekend can change the look of your chest.

This early after surgery you’re probably thinking about the issue a little more than you should.

You can also ask a close friend or significant other to see if your chest looks normal on both sides.

Ultimately your surgeon is responsible for your aftercare and your results. Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Sorry for your problem and if you have concerns see your surgeon or other expert in the area and be evaluated in person.

DrCorbn