2 weeks post-op gynecomastia: hardness on the sides of chests and chest looks in strange shape. (photos)

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I want to know if the look will get better by time or going to stay like that? And what do you think of my surgery? Is that a successful surgery? Picture is attached

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

BRUISING AND SWELLING: Bruising and swelling are normal and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However, it may take 6-9 weeks to disappear completely. The compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly you will heal.NUMBNESS: It is normal to experience numbness around the areola and chest. As your body heals, you may notice random bursts of pain in your chest. This is usually a sign that the numbness is subsiding.Hardness Within
Breasts: Postoperative
scarring within the breast tissue may cause areas of hardness. Occasionally,
areas of hardness, when discovered later may cause worries about cancer.
Mammography or even biopsy is occasionally indicated.LUMPINESS: As you heal, the area may feel “lumpy” and irregular. This, too, decreases with time, and massaging these areas will help soften the scar tissue.ACTIVITIES: If your work keeps you sedentary, you may return whenever you feel up to it. If your work is strenuous, wait until your work activity does not cause pain. Wait at least 4 weeks to begin aerobic exercise.As with all operations, pain and discomfort varies greatly from patient to patient. Generally, one should expect that pain medication will be required for the first several days. Continuing discomfort can last varying amounts of time. The best thing to do if you experience questions or concerns during the healing process is to visit your surgeon for a follow-up to make sure that all is progressing as it should.

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

Bruising and swelling are completely normal following gynecomastia surgery. While the majority of the swelling should be gone by 6 weeks post op, every patient is different. For now, be patient. If things don't improve then see your surgeon to be examined in person.

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