Worsening swelling even 7 months post-op. How do I fix this? (Photo)

March 21, 2024
Asked By:Compassionate818508 in Houston, Texas

Hello, I am very concerned about outcome of my Gynecomastia Surgery (+ Liposuction) done 7 months ago. While initial results looked great for 1 week, ever since then my chest continued to fill up, getting bigger, rounder, puffier. To make matters worse, swelling is not localized to areola/breast, but it covers the entire pec upto the Armpit. Essentially, swelling all along the areas touched by Lipo's cannula. What could be causing this and how do I fix this ? Please help.

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