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The #recurrence of breast enlargement is uncommon following #gynecomastia surgery.However, it can occur. If this happens, you may require further surgery in the future.Each patient is unique and previous #results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your doctor will discuss with you during your consultation.It is imperative you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with male breast #reduction. Plastic surgeons who have specialized in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery are suitable to perform your procedure. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision and reduce the chance of a necessary revision.
Any operation might benefit from a revision after healing is complete. Seldom is that the case for gynecomastia. In my experience, it would be less than 5%.
The need for revision surgery should be very low, especially if you go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia. Unfortunately there are many surgeons who do not have a lot of experience with male breast reduction who attempt to correct gynecomastia by liposuction alone. This will usually necessitate further surgery requiring surgical excision of the the breast tissue. In some cases surgeons remove too much tissue leaving what is known as "crater deformity" which is most commonly corrected by fat transfer.
Dear patient, It is not unusual to have a revision following a male breast reduction surgery. Although the revision should not be done earlier than 6 months post your surgery.
Revision after Gynecomastis (Man Boob) Surgery are uncommon. The leading cause may be insufficient removal of breast tissue. The vast majority are stigmatized by their condition causing them to avoid situations in which their chests are bare. After the operation many of them undergo a personality transformation, becoming extroverts who actually show off their chests.