How Long After Gynecomastia Does it Take for Nipple Swelling to go Down and Return to Normal Size?

I typically advise my patients that swelling and bruising after gynecomastia reduction may persist 8 weeks after surgery.  John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICS
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

            The
exact time it takes for recuperation and resolution of swelling varies
considerably from one patient to another. Your plastic surgeon was right o tell
you that on average, swelling resolves by 2-3 months, but in some cases it can
be as much as 6-8 months before it is all gone, and scar tissue takes as long
as 12-18 months to soften up entirely so don’t be disappointed that you are not
100% better yet. There still could be a lot of improvement to come. It also
appears you are doing what you can by wearing the compression. The only other
recommendation I would have is to try massaging that area to help smooth any
residual folds in the tissue.