I don't know the exact procedure through which the doctor attached my skin to the muscle around the nipple. What exactly is the procedure? Secondly, is this process reversible? Will it involve scarring? I either want my skin to be attached entirely to the muscle like this one or be detached altogether now. This little attachment is not helping. I cannot bear the pain of the shearing stress when I move my chest against objects.
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July 24, 2020
Answer: Chest depression following gynecomastia procedure
Following #Gynecomastia #surgery, your incisions will go through a maturation #process. For the first few months they will be red and possibly raised and/or firm. As the scar matures, after 6-12 months, it becomes soft, pale, flat, and much less noticeable. You may experience numbness, tingling,...
Healthy male patients with excess breast tissue or unwanted breast development who have no underlying breast disease.Men who desire improved physical and aesthetic appearance should have realistic expectations based on their condition and the procedure performed. You should meet with a board...
Thanks for the photos. Be sure to follow up with your surgeon. Seeking opinions from this site can be helpful but it has its limitations since we cannot exam you or know your entire history. Often, I will remove exposed stitches. Purse string wouldn't necessarily change your...