Uneven chest contour after 6 weeks of lipo. (Photo)

Question

I hade lipoaspiration of my breasts. i am now at 6 weeks post op and the results are quite satisfactory. but when i contract my pectoralis muscle the skin looks very uneven and not beautiful.

Pedy Ganchi, MD · Answer

Hello,At 6 weeks post liposuction your healing and skin retraction are not yet complete. Any residual deformity in a few months may be due to skin laxity or residual breast tissue and/or fat. Please note, however there is a normal degree of animation changes in any individual's chest with muscle contraction. Warm regards,Dr. Pedy Ganchi                                                                                                                                           Village Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and congratulations on your procedure.  Nothing replaces an in-person examination but at six weeks you have not yet fully healed from surgery and your tissues may still be swollen causing some of the asymmetry. I would voice your concerns to your surgeon as they are in the best position to help advise you.  Hope this helps.

Mark Chariker, MD · Answer

With any liposuction procedure six weeks is not enough time for healing.  You will like your results more after 3-6 months.  It will take more time for the post-surgical induration to subside. I would suggest you massage the wrinkled areas twice a day.   Also, discuss this concern with your surgeon.  He will be able to address any issues.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

you need to wait closer to 6 months before assessing the results from your gynecomastia liposuction. i would expect that with more time, much of the unevenness will improve.david berman md

Uneven chest contour after 6 weeks of lipo. (Photo)

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