I just had liposuction surgery around the chest area, there is a hardening swollen surface approximately 4-6cm tall and runs all the way across my chest to my side torso, its all under the nipple area going towards the serratus anterior. Any clues what it is, the doctor said he removed the gland so i have no idea, what is it?
April 11, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia Surgery Post OP Swelling and Hardness Hi jayBB,Thanks for the post. It is difficult to answer your questions because you didn't mention how long ago your surgery was. If it is very soon after then it can be swelling, fluid collection, or blood, or residual breast tissue. If it is a month or two after surgery it can be scar tissue or residual breast tissue. Other less common things are Mondor's thrombophlebitis which is an inflammation of the superficial veins which can occur weeks after surgery and can feel like firm cords. Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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April 11, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia Surgery Post OP Swelling and Hardness Hi jayBB,Thanks for the post. It is difficult to answer your questions because you didn't mention how long ago your surgery was. If it is very soon after then it can be swelling, fluid collection, or blood, or residual breast tissue. If it is a month or two after surgery it can be scar tissue or residual breast tissue. Other less common things are Mondor's thrombophlebitis which is an inflammation of the superficial veins which can occur weeks after surgery and can feel like firm cords. Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand
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June 28, 2012
Answer: Hardness after Gynecomastia surgery
It is not unusal to have swelling and hardness the way you describe after gynecomastia surgery and liposuction. This is normal and will disspate in a few weeks though some areas remain hard for a couple of months. Eventually it all goes away. If not too tender I tell my patients to massage the area but you should check with your surgeon to see what he/she advises. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you.
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June 28, 2012
Answer: Hardness after Gynecomastia surgery
It is not unusal to have swelling and hardness the way you describe after gynecomastia surgery and liposuction. This is normal and will disspate in a few weeks though some areas remain hard for a couple of months. Eventually it all goes away. If not too tender I tell my patients to massage the area but you should check with your surgeon to see what he/she advises. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you.
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