I had undergone gynecomastia surgery 10 days ago.My doctor said it was type 3 gynecomastia. Now i have weird looking scar on my nipples. Will it get better and normal. Also my left chest is bigger than right chest. My doctor said to wait for 3 months.
Answer: Weird scarring Thank you for your question. Ten days is very early to assess scar quality. The problem with approaching gynecomastia via an incision under the nipple/areola is that as the incision heals, the scar can adhere to the underlying tissue and distort the appearance of the nipple and create an "operated upon" look. Approaching the breast from an incision off the breast avoids this. As far as asymmetry is concerned, it is possible that the gland was incompletely resected, however, allow for some time for healing and resolution of swelling before getting concerned. Keep in good contact with your surgeon and let him or her know of your concerns. Best Wishes Dr. Morrissey
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Answer: Weird scarring Thank you for your question. Ten days is very early to assess scar quality. The problem with approaching gynecomastia via an incision under the nipple/areola is that as the incision heals, the scar can adhere to the underlying tissue and distort the appearance of the nipple and create an "operated upon" look. Approaching the breast from an incision off the breast avoids this. As far as asymmetry is concerned, it is possible that the gland was incompletely resected, however, allow for some time for healing and resolution of swelling before getting concerned. Keep in good contact with your surgeon and let him or her know of your concerns. Best Wishes Dr. Morrissey
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July 12, 2017
Answer: Male breast surgery. Your surgeon is correct. You have to wait at least a couple of months. It will get much better , but will evolve slowly over a longer period of time. You should be wearing a compression garment. All the best,Talmage Raine MD
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July 12, 2017
Answer: Male breast surgery. Your surgeon is correct. You have to wait at least a couple of months. It will get much better , but will evolve slowly over a longer period of time. You should be wearing a compression garment. All the best,Talmage Raine MD
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