Hello, I had gynecomastia surgery 6 months ago. I've received a few low dose steroid injections. The first one helped but the last 2 have had minimal effect. My nipples looked good right after surgery but now the scar tissue is tethering them in a bit and negatively impacts the shape of my chest a little bit. There is definitely very minimal gland left, it's all scar tissue. Typically if a small incision is made and the scar tissue is removed, will you get the same result in scar growth? Thanks
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The excision technique is used on cases of #gynecomastia where excess skin and glandular breast tissue must be removed and the areola or nipple needs reduction and repositioning to create a natural looking appearance. The incision patterns are determined by the specific condition of the patient....
I would definitely use topical creams vs. lasers to help with the pigmentation. Adhesives and tape tension can cause PIH. Start with topical non-HQ creams including Melarase+ and Luminase for body pigmentation.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
In the U.S., gynecomastia surgery is not always covered by many insurance or healthcare programs. If it is, it can take some time to acquire approval as criteria can be restrictive. If approved, it's possible to be reimbursed by the insurance company after the surgery. Nevertheless, most ...