Please HELP! Is what I have a crater deformity or just loose skin? 2 months post gynecomastia. (photos)

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It's been 2 months since my gynecomastia surgery and I am scared that this issue of mine will not go away without further surgery. As you can see my right side nipple area is rather deformed compared to my left side. My doctor assures me that I do not have a crater deformity but just loose skin because i had 58 grams of tissue removed on my right and only 30 grams on my left. However I am still not fully convinced and would like a second opinion from other doctors as to what they think I have.

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hello thanks for sharing your pictures. it is too early to comment on the results. There seems to scar tissue which is causing the deformity you can perform deep scar massage. Also working your lower chest muscle will help tighten the skin. Kindly meet your operating surgeon.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

It does not look like a classic crater deformity which is more of a bowl type of deformity. It looks to me like you have scar retraction where the scar is stuck up beneath the nipple area and not allowing the skin to come downward. If this is the case it might improve with deep tissue massage. Check in again with your surgeon.

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Post gynecomastia surgery, at times, the areolar region can be loose and form a dimple or 'pucker'. This can be due to a few reasons such as; excess skin, scar tissue or a crater deformity.
How does one differentiate between them?
The cause can be assessed only after healing is complete. The physician will check if there is scarring, enough glandular tissue under the areola etcetera to determine their diagnosis.
Which physician should the patient visit?
It is recommended to get this checked by the same surgeon who operated on the patient initially, before a second consult as the primary surgeon knows their patient and technique best.
How is it treated?
The treatment protocol in this case would be lipid injections via fat grafting. It will help the areolar region regain some of it's shape and form to make it look fuller.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It could be puckering , it could be a result of loose skin, it could be a bit from swelling. Massage may help and you need to give it more time for the swelling to subside.

Please HELP! Is what I have a crater deformity or just loose skin? 2 months post gynecomastia. (photos)

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Answer: Scar or swelling

Answer: Scar or swelling

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Please HELP! Is what I have a crater deformity or just loose skin? 2 months post gynecomastia. (photos)

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