1.5 years ago I had areola reduction and nipple lift on both nipples. I experienced a complication called hematoma, and my initial surgeon was unwilling to perform the surgery for hematoma evacuation. We had a disagreement, which is why I am looking for a different surgeon. I am not liking the asymmetry between left and right side. I think left side looks fine however there's a lot of lumps under right side, also excess skin. Can this be corrected? If so, would it be an easy fix? Thanks
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Unilateral pseudogynecomastia, where there is excess fatty tissue or glandular tissue development on one side of the chest, can often be addressed in a few ways, depending on the severity and the underlying cause. Here are some potential approaches:
1. Liposuction: For cases where the excess...
Thank you for your query. It is possible that a part of the gynecomastia, that is glandular was not completely removed. This cannot be removed by liposuction and needs excision. Please discuss your concerns with your surgeon who can examine you and help you . All the best!
You bring up a good point in your question: general surgeons are concerned about removing the excess glandular tissue, but don’t really have the liposuction experience to contour the entire chest. In the 15 years that I have performed over 1000 gynecomastia procedures, I rarely find that I e...