How long do skin grafts last?

Thank you for your question. I’m sorry that you’ve experienced difficulty with hidradenitis suppurativa, particularly as it impacted both your breasts before surgery and your recovery after masculinizing top surgery. The decision to replace the nipples during top surgery is ultimately a sha...

Surgical Correction is possible. It is not the suture material alone, but the surgical technique that has to be changed in order to achieve better results. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia.

Hello. From what I see in your clinical case, a skin and large gland resection is the best, with preservation of the sensitivity of the areola, but the scars are simulating the contour of the pectoral muscle, so you don't have to worry as much about they. If for some reason they become...

Why did you have the surgery? Was it for chest contouring to have a masculine chest? If so, the skin will probably not completely tighten. You will need a revision to remove more breast tissue and skin. Gary J. Alter, M.D. Beverly Hills, CA - Manhattan, NY

Thank you for your question. If you're looking to achieve a more masculine chest with minimal scarring after taking estrogen, a periareolar approach combined with liposuction could be an ideal option. This method involves making a small incision around the areola, which is discreet and tends to...

The best way to go is to remove the current areolas along with the residual (excess) volume that you have. The chest is not completlely flat because there is still some extra skin and fat present. Once that tissue is removed, the areolas can either be tattooed or reconstructed using labia minora.