About 3 weeks ago I had keyhole surgery to remove my breast tissue by gynecomastia surgical method (incision under half the areola). I notice some bumps on my chest particularly under the nipples / bottom part of my chest. The surgeon told me it is just swelling and will go away. Is this normal for this procedure? I can also feel some hard stuff around the raised area which my surgeon says is scar tissue. I'm concerned there may be fat left in there. Has anyone else had this? Does it go away?
July 31, 2017
Answer: FTM TOP Surgery Recovery Hi schmutzcityusa,Thanks for the post and photos. At 3 weeks you are still very early in the recovery period and it is difficult to say whether the pockets below the nipples are swelling, scar tissue formation, or residual tissue. Time will sort it out as swelling usually goes away after a few months but tissue doesn't. Scar tissue can form at this time but it is unusual this early. If there is residual tissue I would wait until about 6 months to make any decisions on treatment.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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July 31, 2017
Answer: FTM TOP Surgery Recovery Hi schmutzcityusa,Thanks for the post and photos. At 3 weeks you are still very early in the recovery period and it is difficult to say whether the pockets below the nipples are swelling, scar tissue formation, or residual tissue. Time will sort it out as swelling usually goes away after a few months but tissue doesn't. Scar tissue can form at this time but it is unusual this early. If there is residual tissue I would wait until about 6 months to make any decisions on treatment.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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July 3, 2017
Answer: Postop swelling vs remaining fat At 3 weeks postop you still have swollen tissues which typically feel more firm than completely healed tissues. This tissue will soften and shrink over the next couple of months. However if after three months there is still a bump, your surgeon can remove it with a small liposuction in the office.
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July 3, 2017
Answer: Postop swelling vs remaining fat At 3 weeks postop you still have swollen tissues which typically feel more firm than completely healed tissues. This tissue will soften and shrink over the next couple of months. However if after three months there is still a bump, your surgeon can remove it with a small liposuction in the office.
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