I had gynecomastia surgery exactly 6 weeks ago both lipo/incision. I have worn a compression garment for 5 weeks and followed all the rules/advice religiously but in the last few days my left nipple is getting puffy again. What is going on? why is it happening with only one nipple? Is this Bleeding? swelling? scarring? sagging skin? fat? gland? Is it too early to judge final results? Will this improve and eventually flatten out? Need some reassurance/advice am I worrying needlessly?
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I recommend my patients wear their garments for a minimum of 3 weeks if not a lot of redundant skin following liposuction male breast reduction to a maximum of 6 weeks. To be effective the garment needs to fit snug but not too tight as to cause pressure problems (inspect your skin if discomfort...
Gynecomastia can be surgically corrected in teens. It is the only procedure I perform on minors. Discuss this with our parent(s). If you elect to proceed with surgery be sure you find a plastic surgeon with expertise in creating the ideal shape with minimal scarring.
Following #Gynecomastia #surgery, your incisions will go through a maturation #process. For the first few months they will be red and possibly raised and/or firm. As the scar matures, after 6-12 months, it becomes soft, pale, flat, and much less noticeable. You may experience numbness, tingling,...
