Is Massage Recommended For Lumpy Feeling After Gynecomastia Surgery?

Massaging the areas will help soften the scar tissue which feel "lumpy” and irregular areas. This hardening or tight feeling will decreases with time and massaging can help it.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. It can also assist in the retraction of the skin.If you have any concerns about #healing, its best to ask questions of your surgeon or their nursing staff.

What you are feeling is very common early after surgery. Follow your surgeons recommendations for when and how to assist these areas to heal. We encourage massage for small nodules persisting after a few weeks and use proactive strategies for improving the final scar appearance. 

Thank ypu for submitting your question.  Massage will help firm areas after lipsocution.  Your very early in ypur recovery from gynecomastia surgery.  Final results take 6-9 months. Discuss ypur concerns with your surgeon and follow his recommendations.

What you feel is scar tissue forming in the background of edema.  Massaging does help soften the tissue but ultimately time is the ultimate fix.  Some doctors will inject dilute steroids into the hard areas so soften them.  But it will soften.  They all do.

Hi!

Thank you for your question.

After your incisions have healed, I do recommend massaging the scar
tissue. It will help loosen and break up the developing scar tissue
from the surgery.

Good luck!

Dr. Sam Speron