What is this white mark on my nipple after gyno surgery? (Photo)

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I saw surgeon, about a month ago when these photos were taken he thought they make be stitches working there way out. The marks do not seem to be getting much better (3 months post op). He also said something today that if I had swelling under the nipple (which I believe I do) that it can contract and make these marks? I guess I'd like a second opinion. Could it possibly be a Montgomery gland? Any recommendations for treatment?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Possible complications resulting from gynecomastia surgery include the following -

Asymmetry      during the healing process

Lumps      or firmness under skin (Which you may see here next to your nipples)Prolonged      swelling (edema)

Skin      Pigment changes

Prolonged      redness of the incision

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.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. If you find yourself uncomfortable at all with these lumps it is best to visit your surgeon to have the area examined and make sure that healing is going well. Best of luck!

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Not sure what these are but they look like hash marks or scar lines; maybe you can have your surgeon revise them.

What is this white mark on my nipple after gyno surgery? (Photo)

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