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Why shape of Nipple looks Weird after Gynecomastia Surgery? Doctors bad experience? or it's normal? (Photo)

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gyno.postopJan 1, 2015

Sir, I had 1st liposuction surgery in July-14 for my left side gyno which didn't give any result and size grown more with puffy nipple! I informed my surgeon about that ineffective result so after 1 week of my post visit He said corrective surgery is required, so the 2nd surgery held after 6 months (last week), this time surgeon cut my nipple & removed so much gland (tumor) afterwards my nipple looks very weird. I am concern whether it can come in proper shape? or am I screwed, please guide. Tnx

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