Hi all, I have some swelling and redness 6 days after post-op. I noticed yellowish bruising around the edges of my chest around day 4 but the redness has recently increased. It does not feel like there is fluid around either nipple,there is no pain when I lightly press my chest, only some soreness underneath the nipple I've been taking my vitamins/antibiotics, sleeping at an angle, and not straining myself (no PC games / aerobic exercise) It looks a little more red in person than in the photos
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September 28, 2016
Answer: Swelling & Redness 6 Days after Gynecomastia Surgery
Asymmetry during the healing process is not at all uncommon after any breast surgery. Also, your incisions will go through a maturation #process following #Gynecomastia #surgery. For the first few months they will be red and possibly raised and/or firm. As the scar matures, after 6-12 months, ...
Pseudo-Gynecomastia is composed of adipose tissue instead of glandular tissue. This type of gynecomastia can be treated with diet, liposuction or surgery. Severe Gynecomastia commonly affects those who have lost skin elasticity at an older age and those who have been obese or overweight at one...
Most likely your plastic surgeon will inform you at your follow-up appointment as to when you may begin #massaging. She or he will also instruct you on how to properly #massage the area for effective results. In the meantime, the following information about the healing process may help as well....