Does Betamethasone Dipropionate help after gynecomastia surgery?

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I'm two months post op after Gynecomastia Surgery. I had a minor case of Gyno with glandular tissue beneath each nipple but the surgeon felt it best to just do Lipo. Right under my nipple is VERY sensitive to the touch - painful - i can't even sleep on it yet and the small glandular tissue that was there seems even more pronounced and possibly swollen. My surgeon prescribed Betamethasone Dipropionate topical ointment. I wanted to check in with you guys before using it. Will it help ?

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. I am assuming that your surgeon is trying to treat some local inflammation with a steroid ointment. It may help, but it may not. Stick with your surgeon and follow his advice.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is possible that it is swelling and scar tissue after liposuction. You should wait at least 6 months for this swelling and lump to subside. If that doesn't happen, direct excision of the remaining gland may be needed. Good luck.

Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) · Answer

I am not sure a steroid topical cream would benefit a deep tenderness in the nipple area. I suspect what he has diagnosed is  a hypertrophic external scar which is very tender and swollen, and in that case it is the correct treatment.
If you have any concerns please return to see your Plastic surgeon for advice and reassurance.

Does Betamethasone Dipropionate help after gynecomastia surgery?

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