Does getting a tattoo over gynecomastia effect the tattoo?

Contour Abnormalities: Although the doctor will make every effort to give you a “perfect” result, the area of excess tissue removal may end up with a contour that is slightly too high or too low. You may feel the “edge” around the areolar dissection. Massage and time (4-6 months) usually ...

In our office we try to ensure with the initial procedure that scarring is created properly. A collection of fluid under the skin occurs occasionally during the postoperative period. Aspiration of the fluid with a needle is frequently helpful. Secondary surgery is rarely necessary, but if you...

In cases of physiologic gynecomastia where the onset of puberty led to the gynecomastia, the surgical result is typically permanent. Teens that develop gynecomastia through puberty and have surgery should not expect a recurrence unless they gain excessive weight or begin taking medications that...

I believe that after gynecomastia surgery, the best intention to rebuild a muscular chest would be based upon the type of condition and surgery you had in the first place. I believe once you have healed properly and are back to 100% activity, rebuilding a muscular chest by exercise would be ...

Another issue with obese men is that they may have a degree of breast ptosis (droopiness) or even skin excess. From what it sounds like with your surgeon's diagnosis did not find any ptosis or excess. Now, you may have a certain amount of swelling from your surgery, so be sure to follow all of...

Each surgeon has their own way of doing things. For my patients, I want them to wear a compression vest for 6 weeks as it helps the skin to contract, increases blood flow and aids the chest tissues to bind together, among other things. Talk to your surgeon. Good luck.