I had my gynecomastia surgery 3 weeks ago , and I have a deep hollow under my left nipple. Is it normal to have it at this stadium of the recovery ? Will it go away completely or it is already considered as faulty work from my surgent ?
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Answer: Is a hollow under the nipple normal 3 weeks after gynecomastia surgery? (photos)
At 3 months it is hard to know without a physical exam if what you are experiencing is breast tissue, swelling or scar formation. You need to wait about 3 more months to see your final result. If you are still not happy you need to have a discussion with your surgeon. Good luck.
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From your photo, it appears that a segment of the areola superior to the incision site may have undergone a degree of vascular change leading to altered pigmentation / scar. It is still too early to ascertain its permanency.
I would wait at least 12...
Thank you for submitting your questions/concerns and photos. At 7 weeks postop, it is still normal to have some mild fluid shifting which can make one side appear more swollen than the other. This can be caused by many things, such as increased activity (especially if you are...