Hello, I've had gyno surgey almost 7 weeks ago. No Lipo. Never given vest. All I am worried about are the indentations. I feel as if they're getting worse. 2 weeks in (5 wks ago), the General Surgeon sucked out some fluid due to swelling. Today, I am just worried about the indents as they seem to have gotten worse the last couple weeks. 1. Will they heal on their own? 2. I am big into working out. Will chest exercises help improve the indents? I've been messaging/rolling nips almost every day.
January 5, 2015
Answer: Indents after gynecomastia surgery You are still too early for your final result. However, you may want to see a board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your chest and these and indents .
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January 5, 2015
Answer: Indents after gynecomastia surgery You are still too early for your final result. However, you may want to see a board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your chest and these and indents .
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February 2, 2015
Answer: Will indents heal on their own? Hi dmh27123,There are several things you mentioned in your post that need to be addressed. First, you developed a fluid collection, or seroma, that needed to be drained. Second, you were not given a compression vest. Even in a perfectly executed surgery, these two factors could lead to scarring and scar contracture. At 7 weeks, your are relatively early on the healing curve. The only thing that I would recommend is to increase the area that you are massaging. Based on the photo it appears that your indentation is not just isolated to the areola and nipple. It looks as if it extends towards the outer part of your chest. With massage and time, this may improve. I would not consider any other invasive procedures until your are at least 6 months out from surgery.Hope that helps,Dr. Dadvand
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February 2, 2015
Answer: Will indents heal on their own? Hi dmh27123,There are several things you mentioned in your post that need to be addressed. First, you developed a fluid collection, or seroma, that needed to be drained. Second, you were not given a compression vest. Even in a perfectly executed surgery, these two factors could lead to scarring and scar contracture. At 7 weeks, your are relatively early on the healing curve. The only thing that I would recommend is to increase the area that you are massaging. Based on the photo it appears that your indentation is not just isolated to the areola and nipple. It looks as if it extends towards the outer part of your chest. With massage and time, this may improve. I would not consider any other invasive procedures until your are at least 6 months out from surgery.Hope that helps,Dr. Dadvand
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