Why is Fat Recommended to Correct Crater Deformity?

If you are thin, getting quality fat for the grafting becomes a concern.  Find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to assess you and offer alternatives. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.

Based on your photos, a fat transfer (graft) should fill in this area and restore a more natural chest contour. A certain percentage of the fat will not survive, so we typically overcorrect with the fat graft, anticipating about a 20-30% shrinkage of the fat.  If the fat is harvested and handled carefully, most patients can do quite well with this technique.Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a complete evaluation.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

Gynecomastia surgery removes excess male breast tissue. Unfortunately, over-resection can cause a concavity or divot under the areola such as in your case. I agree that the treatment includes release of the scar tissue and placement of a dermal fat graft. This graft can be taken from an area on your abdomen and is used to "fill the space" beneath the nipple.  Fat injections are also a possible solution but may not stay in place as well as a graft. Obviously, a formal evaluation with a board certified plastic surgeon is necessary.