Do I have a crater deformity after gyno surgery? (4 weeks post-op) (Photo)

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4 weeks ago I got gyno surgery, I noticed that on the left side of my chest, right under my nipple was quite depressed compared to the right! It's gotten better over the course of the last two weeks by a little, I'm just getting a little worried and paranoid that I may have a crater deformity. My six-week checkup is on march 11th, where I'll be asking my surgeon about it, but would like some peace of mind/confirmation that I may or may not have a deformity.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

healing after surgery for gyncecomastiahealing of these areas takes time..  massage and time are the best things to do right nowafter about 4-6 month you will have a better idea of the result

Luis Macias, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Jackallen425,I agree with the other doctors, it is far too early to be worried about the final results.  It takes 3-6 months to see the final results of a gynecomastia excision, as it takes that long for the swelling to subside and scarring to start maturing some. I know it's difficult to be patient, but that is the key for now.  Best of luck.

Charanjeev Sobti, MBBS · Answer

just let some more time go byit should become almost imperceptible.as skin contacts it tends to even out things

Samer W. Cabbabe, MD, FACS · Answer

Your depression is fairly minor at this point.  It takes a few months for the skin to become mobile over the area surgery was done and this will become less noticeable.

Henry Mentz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for sharing your photos. In my experience, gynecomastia requires slight overcorrection because in the first three months it has a tendency to "fluff up a little." I would be patient for another two months. Using no compression will allow more scar tissue to full, thus fluffing up more, if you desire. Best of luck.

Do I have a crater deformity after gyno surgery? (4 weeks post-op) (Photo)

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Answer: Dimpling after gynecomastia

Answer: Dimpling after gynecomastia

Answer: It may require some time

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Do I have a crater deformity after gyno surgery? (4 weeks post-op) (Photo)

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Answer: Dimpling after gynecomastia

Answer: Dimpling after gynecomastia

Answer: It may require some time

Answer: It may require some time

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