Does swelling gradually increase after gynecomastia surgery?

A collection of fluid under the skin occurs occasionally during the postoperative period. Aspiration of the fluid with a needle is frequently helpful. Secondary surgery is rarely necessary.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. Also, as you heal, the area may feel “lumpy” and irregular. This, too, decreases with time, and massaging these areas will help soften the scar tissue. 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.

Hello,

Thank you for your question.

It is difficult to determine as swelling may
last several months. I'd recommend booking a follow-up appointment
with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your concerns.

Take care.

There could be several causes.  It is possible and probably most likely that you are getting some increase in tissue swelling at this time, possibly due to increased activity--such as using your chest musculature more.  Other causes include seromas or recurrence, but very unlikely to see recurrence at such an early interval.   you should see your doctor to be examined. 

Thank you for your question. It is hard to tell without a picture as well as with no physical examination. Gynecomastia involves treatment of excess glandular tissue, adipose (fat) tissue and sometimes redundant skin. Depending on the extent of the surgery (liposuction with or without ultrasonic assistance with or without direct glandular excision with or without skin removal) recovery can vary termendously.In the average case, pain is tolerable and requires medication for the first 3-4 days, sutures are usually absorbable. Patients can typically return to desk work within 3-4 days as well as driving when off pain medications. Compression garments are worn for about 3 weeks. low impact activities can resume at 2-3 weeks with gentle upper extremity progressive resistance exercises commencing at 3 weeks up to 6 weeks.If you were pleased with the immediate post-operative result it is very likely that you will achieve this result over the long term if you maintain your weight. Wait at least 6 months prior to assessing the results. For more information you should contact your original plastic surgeons office & let them know about any further concerns you have. Hope this helps!

Hello. Yes swelling is very common after surgery. Especially if activity levels have increased. Are you still wearing compression? Sometimes wearing compression during work hours will help decrease or support swelling. All sounds normal. Make sure to follow up with your surgeon to make sure it's only swelling and not fluid. Happy healing.

You should not be getting more swollen after gynecomastia surgery especially at 4 weeks. You should see your surgeon so he can make sure that you are not developing a seroma. Please see examples of gynecomastia surgery below.