2 weeks post op I'm afraid of having residual breast. Any suggestions? (photos)

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I'm from Spain, had my surgery 2 weeks ago, only incision no liposuction.Today I touched my right nipple and I feel like it was before the surgery (before my surgery I touch my gyne all the time) and when I took my vest off the top of my both aeroelas looks puffy like before (mostly the right nipple than the left). By the way, I can see my nipple erect and before my surgery I never was able to see my nipple. This is something positive but I'm afraid of havin residual breast

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

There are three types of surgical treatment options available that treat gynecomastia. The doctor will recommend the one that is best suited to each individual case. The excision technique is used on cases of #gynecomastia where excess skin and glandular breast tissue must be removed and the areola or nipple needs reduction and repositioning to create a natural looking appearance. The incision patterns are determined by the specific condition of the patient. The doctor will recommend this procedure which combines the liposuction technique and excision technique to create a natural look. Patients are given specific instructions for the recovery period. Men who suffer from large #areolas may notice that after breast surgery, the skin of the chest muscles will tighten, causing the areolas to tighten and diminish in size. This is a result of the removal of glandular and/or adipose tissue.

Lastly, it is crucial you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with male breast #reduction. Plastic surgeons who have specialized in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery are suitable to perform your procedure. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Its way too early to be judging the result and you are likely quite swollen still. My advice is to put the compression vest back on, as it will help reduce the swelling and wait at least 3 months before trying to determine whether you are swollen or have residual tissue. If you have concerns you should always bring them to your surgeon, but this soon after surgery they are likely to tell you the same thing. Best of luck!

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi congrats on your surgerygynaecomastia surgery will always have swelling in the post operative period for upto 4-5 weeksWhat you are feeling right now is only that swelling

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Two weeks post gynecomastia you are likely still very swollen. Best to give it several months to settle down before worrying too much.

Babak Dadvand, MD · Answer

Hi,Thank you for your post. At two weeks you are still very early in your recovery and swelling can play a significant role in the look of your chest. Swelling can be normal, but I would also confirm with your plastic surgeon that the swelling is not due to fluid (seroma or blood) that may need to be addressed. My recommendation at this point is to be in close contact with your plastic surgeon.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand

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