Swollen Areolas After Liposuction and Nipple Reduction

Thank you for your question.After #gynecomastia #surgery, #bruising and #swelling are normal and usually increase slightly
after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4
weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be
gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However it may take 6-9 weeks to disappear
completely. The compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer
it is worn, the more quickly you will heal.If you are concerned, please contact your #BoardCertified #PlasticSurgeon for an in-person consultation.

...Will continue to heal.  Compression probably won't make a difference at this point.  The big differences will be made with your close follow up with your doctor to makes sure things are healing well and that there isn't any type of infection, serum, or blood collection impairing the process.  

Swelling is expected after every procedure. Every plastic surgeon has their individual routine following gynecomastia surgery. Not wearing a compression garment may not make any difference in the long run but will shorten the period of swelling in my experience. This is what I tell my patients: COMPRESSION GARMENT: Wear a compression garment after surgery for the next few weeks. The extra pressure this garment provides helps reduce swelling and discomfort. You should not remove this garment at all until the second or third day after surgery. After that, feel free to remove the garment temporarily for showering or laundering. We want you to have circumferential pressure for 4-6 weeks, but you may switch to an exercise compression garment when advised.SHOWERING: You may shower three days after surgery.TAPING: The doctor may decide to cover your incisions with elastic tape or adhesive foam. On the third or fourth day after surgery, you may peel these off in the shower or bath. This is easier than taking them off “dry.”POSTOPERATIVE VISITS: Your first visit post-op visit will be 3 or 4 days after surgery, once the tape or foam has been removed.EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT: It is very important to protect your incisions from the sun. Keep your chest completely covered until your incisions have closed (approx. 2 weeks). After that time, you must wear a high grade sunscreen on your incisions for a minimum of 12 weeks to ensure optimal healing of the scars.ACTIVITY: You should start moving around once you up to it. Moderate walking around will help promote healing. Listen to your body, it will tell you if you are doing too much too soon. Do not return to strenuous activities or aerobic exercise for 4-6 weeks. If you want to know what activities are acceptable at any time during the healing process, please call our office.Specific as you heal informationBRUISING AND SWELLING: Bruising and swelling are normal and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However it may take 6-9 weeks to disappear completely. The compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly you will heal.#gynecomastia#malebreastreduction#manboobs