Right side still very swollen. The surgeon was dr . Retson out of merriville indiana who is board certified plastic surgery with 28 years experience and is a hand surgery specialist. The left side of chest is not very swollen ,just sunk in badly. Gets worse when I flex the musle. I spoke to doctor about this and he told me I would have to get a fat transfer one visit another visit he said he could fix in office by numbing the area and cutting scar tissue away from skin? I'm very scared that I gave been cut up and messed up.
August 30, 2016
Answer: Gynecomastia surgery I am sorry to hear about your complications. Many people will probably tell you to sit back and wait. I know that is hard, but in this field, a lot of things will change over time because of scarring and swelling. We know from experience that many things that seem like problems, will improve on their own over time. That will save you money, additional surgery and aggravation. That being said, based on what I am seeing, I am a little concerned that the resection was too aggressive on the left side and you may very well need some fat grafting to even that out. My advice would be to stay in good communication with your surgeon and follow their instructions. If in 6 months you are not happy and he is not giving you the answers and responses you think you need, then consider getting a second opinion. I hope this helps."The above answer has been given without seeing this patient and cannot be substituted for actual in-person examination and medical advice; it is only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Gynecomastia surgery I am sorry to hear about your complications. Many people will probably tell you to sit back and wait. I know that is hard, but in this field, a lot of things will change over time because of scarring and swelling. We know from experience that many things that seem like problems, will improve on their own over time. That will save you money, additional surgery and aggravation. That being said, based on what I am seeing, I am a little concerned that the resection was too aggressive on the left side and you may very well need some fat grafting to even that out. My advice would be to stay in good communication with your surgeon and follow their instructions. If in 6 months you are not happy and he is not giving you the answers and responses you think you need, then consider getting a second opinion. I hope this helps."The above answer has been given without seeing this patient and cannot be substituted for actual in-person examination and medical advice; it is only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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August 31, 2016
Answer: Sunken chest area Just to second the other surgeons that you should wait until the inflammation(i.e. Swelling tenderness and red scars) subsides. Stick with it. Your surgeon appears to be committed to you and to a nice result. We all know it's tough to be patient but it will pay off in the end.
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August 31, 2016
Answer: Sunken chest area Just to second the other surgeons that you should wait until the inflammation(i.e. Swelling tenderness and red scars) subsides. Stick with it. Your surgeon appears to be committed to you and to a nice result. We all know it's tough to be patient but it will pay off in the end.
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