Gyno crater deformity. Can this be fixed without an invasive surgery? (Photo)

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I have had gyno surgery 5 years ago. My chest , when I'm not flexing , looks fine. But when I lift my arms up , as you can see in the picture , nipple area looks caved it. Same thing happens when I push something with my arm , chest caves in immediately I have heard this was called Crater Deformity or Animation Deformity And i have heard that it could be fixed without a surgery by fat-graft injections Is that an option for me? Is my issue fixable without an invasive surgery?

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concerns and fat grafting to even out any irregularities is certainly an option. However, sometimes scar tissue beneath the skin which is causing it to adhere to the muscle has to be released also. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to explore the best options for you. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear tilbud123456,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but in most case sit can be improved with fat transfer. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Michael Law, MD · Answer

What you are describing is referred to as aninmation deformity. This is caused by excessive removal of breast tissue and fat in the area where deformity occurs. The scar tissue which forms to heal and surgical site tethers the area of over-resection to the pectoralis major muscle. So, when the muscle contracts, it pulls on the scarred tissue almost like a marionette string. The only way of correcting this is to release the scar tissue and place grafts of solid fat or fat and dermis between the skin that is released and the muscle. Animation deformity after poorly performed gynecomastia surgery can be very difficult to correct and in some cases, may even require more than one surgical procedure depeneding upon the severity of the situation.  I urge you to find a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in gynecomastia correction surgery.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the photos and question and you will get your most reliable recommendation after a full examination.   So go on some complimentary consultations with experts and compare recommendations after a full examination and discussion of desired results Dr Corbin

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