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As mentioned by Dr. Aldea, there are concerns with an increased risk of infection. Kidney transplant patients may also have a lower blood count as they frequently need erythropoeitin to support generation of the red blood cells by the bone marrow. Discuss your desires first with your nephrologist and internist, IF they feel you are in optimal medical condition than you could be a reasonable candidate for the surgery with added precautions taken by your surgeon if this condition causes you significant distress.
It will depend on two things ; 1.You medical condition.(There will be a need for medical clearance) 2. Severity of the Gynecomastia condition, and how much it influences your daily life,as far as sever psychological and physical implications.
The major potential complications to surgery in transplantation patients is the reduced immune respond which is associated with a higher infection rate and potentially an inhibition of wound healing. You may want to discuss it with the physician responsible for monitoring your immunosuppression regimen and get his/her opinion on which plastic surgeons he/she is familiar with. Good Luck. Dr. Peter A. Aldea
The best way to start is with a consultation. Treatment options range from surgical removal to just liposuction, and the only way to determine what is best for you is exam.
In all liklihood you could undergo a gynecomastectomy with your kidney transplant. With your immunosuppressive therapy, you would be a slightly increased risk of a wound infection. I agree that you should discuss this with your nephrologist.
The chances of regaining full sensation after massive gynecomastia surgery vary among individuals. While some experience a complete return of sensation, others may have persistent changes. It’s essential to discuss potential outcomes and risks with your surgeon before the procedure. Factors s...
Gynecomastia is caused because of the presence of either fat or glandular tissue or a combination of both. You could try building up your Pectoralis muscle, diet restrictions and good muscle building exercise may in some cases of Psuedo-Gynecomastia get rid of the fat underneath the nipples th...
I have performed thousands gynecomastia procedures and very rarely I have seen patients that were prone to internal scarring and swelling starting not long after the surgery. Assuming the removal of the glandular tissue was adequate and this is the case, there are options to improve your...
There are three types of surgical treatment options available that treat gynecomastia. The doctor will recommend the one that is best suited to each individual case. The excision technique is used on cases of #gynecomastia where excess skin and glandular breast tissue must be removed and the...
Thank you for your question.You must be patient! It is far too early in the #healing process to consider a #revision #surgery of your #nipples. It takes up to six months to see the final results of your #gynecomastia surgery.If you have major concerns it is necessary to book a #consultation w...
That’s great to hear your results have been positive – sounds like a huge relief for you. Even though your doctor gave the green light to resume workouts at 2 weeks, bench pressing specifically places significant strain on the chest area, which is exactly where you had surgery. Since Sma...
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