I had gynecomastia surgery 6 weeks ago. After the drains were removed, I developed a seroma on one side. It was drained 5x, until my surgeon couldn't drain any more. I now have swelling on that side. It was told it could also be scar tissue, and I should massage it to help it go away. I have been, but it's been a week since then, and the swelling doesn't seem to have changed at all. It's worse at night. Is this normal after a seroma? When will it go away? I'm concerned a pseudobursa developed.
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You can get rid of your "man boobs" or gynecomastia through surgery. Whenever possible, I attempt to avoid skin excision due to scarring associated with this type of procedure. If the surgery leaves extensive scars, and the patient is very self-conscious about them, then the patient has merely ...
Thank you for your question. You were wise to be cautious. I typically recommend that my patients avoid sun exposure on their scars for the first year after surgery. I would recommend wearing a UV protective shirt. Apply sunscreen to your scars and then wear your shirt over the top....
Thank you for your questions. This is a very common issue after gynecomastia surgery performed through an areolar incision. Speak to your surgeon about available scar treatments whether it be steroid injection or laser treatment that can improve the appearance of the scar. Best wishes, Dr. Morrissey
