I'm three weeks postop from my gynecomastia surgery and I'm wondering how I can reduce skin tightness and reduced range of motion when I horizontally abduct and flex my arm? I'm not sure if it's scar tissue build up, but when I go to stretch my pectoral muscles or lift my arm above my head there is a pulling sensation between my sternum and medial areola and it reduces my range of motion to about 80% of my normal range
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January 29, 2017
Answer: How can I improve my ROM and reduce skin tightening after gynecomastia surgery
It is common to have asymmetry between the two breasts in patients with gynecomastia. Some patients have minimal asymmetry while the asymmetry is significant in other patients. each breast is treated individually.
Without examining you in person, I can only hazard a guess but if you have loose skin, it will need to be surgically excised. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia revision surgery to be examined in person and discuss options. Best of luck.
It is extremely important that for the first three weeks minimum you are not getting your heart rate up. If you are able to do a slow pace walk without an incline, that is okay. Compression for 24/7 and no rigorous activity is very important to avoid complications. As far as lifting, you...