3 months post-op. What else can I do to reduce swelling and tighten skin and puffy nipples? (photos)

Question

I can feel a little mass under my right nipple, which pains specially in cold nights. My doctor told me to use compressive shirts (see photo) for one year to stick the skin to the body. Also, he recommend me to workout (done). Do you know another recommendation to stick the skin to the body? Some way to get rid off scar tissue quickly? Thank you all!!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  At three months you may not have fully healed from your procedure and assuming no issues with your healing have occurred it likely will just take additional time to fully mature.  If after 6 months nothing has changed, a repeat examination of the tissues to assess whether glandular tissue or fatty tissue remains can be done for a possible revision.  Hope this helps.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you have tried diet modifications (low cholesterol, testosterone enriched) and upper body strength exercise to no avail, you might apply Biofreeze occasionally during the hot summer days to reduce the puffy nipples. The patients who tend to have healing issues with liposuction procedures tend to be the ones who do not wear the compression garments at all, wear them very inconsistently, or do not wear them snugly covering all areas of liposuction.  Wait until six months to reevaluate results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

3 months post-op. What else can I do to reduce swelling and tighten skin and puffy nipples? (photos)

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