Nipple Appearance After Gynecomastia Surgery

The areas after Gynecomastia Surgery may feel “lumpy” or irregular, and should decreases with time. Often massaging these areas will help soften the scar tissue. Also, the #compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly you will #heal. It can also assist in the retraction of the skin. If you have any concerns about #healing, its best to ask questions of your surgeon or their nursing staff. It's possible that any indentations could be addressed with fat grafting or cosmetic filler(s) if eligible.

Typically, its best to wait at least one year following the initial surgery to consider a revision. It is imperative 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.

Please be advised that each patient is unique and previous results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your doctor will discuss with you during your consultation.

This should resolve as time passes. Let a few months go by before assessing your results. The tissues in the area need to relax and this wrinkling will probably go away.

I think your surgeon did a really good job.  Give it more time to heal.  The wrinkling will likely resolve over time.  Good luck and be safe.John T.
Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

                  It
appears that you have undergone a peri-areolar mastopexy in combination with
your gynecomastia surgery. When this type of procedure is performed, gathering
of the skin occurs which results in the wrinkling that you describe. This
wrinkling tends to resolve with the passage of time.

                  After
two weeks this would be an anticipated finding. It’s important to be patient
because wound healing can take up to a year following surgery. If a scar
revision is necessary it should not be performed for at least a year after the
original procedure. If you’re concerned about this issue, then consultation
with your surgeon would be appropriate. 

Yes, it is definitely too early. Although the extra skin may persist, it is best to wait and allow for skin heaing and contraction. Wait at least 4-6 months before contemplating any revision procedures.