Lump left after gynecomastia surgery - how to get rid of it? (photo)

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Over 10 years ago I had Gyno surgery. Afterwards I was left with a lump on the right side of my chest and I wasn't happy with how it looked compared to the left side. I went under the knife again 4 years ago to have the lump removed but another one formed. I've been trying to ignore it but it really bothers me. It feels numb and really uncomfortable, it's also visible. I don't want to go under the knife again ideally but don't know what to do, I need to get rid of it as it cons

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Dazzling658139,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Laurence Arnold, MD · Answer

I would recommend removal of any breast lump that is bothersomeIt would be wise to send the tissue to pathology for examinationPlease see a board certified plastic surgeon

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It’s better if you post proper pictures so we can make assessments based on standard views.

Ideally you should post professional before and after pictures taken by your surgeon for us to have a better understanding and an ability to make a more accurate assessment.

It looks like you have substantial skin laxity and that is the primary problem.

Have you had significant weight fluctuations?

Age can influence the outcome of this procedure.

Wait last patient or patients with skin laxity challenging to get good results on without doing a formal chest lift which is a pretty tricky and potentially scar forming procedure.

There isn’t much that can be done without surgery.

It’s hard to make an assessment based on the information given.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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