Hello. I am 8 days post-op from my gynecomastia surgery, which was direct excision and VASER liposuction. I know it is very early to start gauging results, and that full results will be realized around the 6 month mark. A major reason why I had this surgery was to reduce the diameter of my areola. Should I expect to see additional reduction of the diameter as I heal further, or has all of the shrinkage occurred and I should not expect additional diameter reduction over the next few months?
Answer: Does the areola get smaller after gynecomastia surgery? Gynecomastia surgery with direct excision and ultrasonic liposuction is a great way to go. Areolas are tricky things. Areolas are made of skin, so when the breast is fuller, the areola skin stretches just like normal skin stretches. When you reduce the underlying tissue, the skin shrinks to accommodate the smaller size, and the areola tend to shrink as well.So how much will it shrink?That depends on many factors: How long was it stretched? how good is your skin tone? How much tissue was removed? How long has it been since surgery? (8 days is not much. We gauge healing in terms of months.)Give it time. One of the other things after surgery is frequently the nerves are off. The areola has small muscle fibers in it which help it contract. When the nerves are not functioning you tend to have decreased sensation and the areola has a shiny appearance. As the nerve function returns, the areola will crinkle and shrink again in size.
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Answer: Does the areola get smaller after gynecomastia surgery? Gynecomastia surgery with direct excision and ultrasonic liposuction is a great way to go. Areolas are tricky things. Areolas are made of skin, so when the breast is fuller, the areola skin stretches just like normal skin stretches. When you reduce the underlying tissue, the skin shrinks to accommodate the smaller size, and the areola tend to shrink as well.So how much will it shrink?That depends on many factors: How long was it stretched? how good is your skin tone? How much tissue was removed? How long has it been since surgery? (8 days is not much. We gauge healing in terms of months.)Give it time. One of the other things after surgery is frequently the nerves are off. The areola has small muscle fibers in it which help it contract. When the nerves are not functioning you tend to have decreased sensation and the areola has a shiny appearance. As the nerve function returns, the areola will crinkle and shrink again in size.
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Too many factors HiThere are too many factors to consider, the swelling, how much of reduction, how tight the closure etc. It really will require you to wait this out a little longer. In the early days after surgery swelling may make things look bigger, but as the swelling resolves and the scarring begins, things will typically contract and get smaller and tighter. Hope this helps"The above answer has been given without seeing this patient and cannot be substituted for actual in-person examination and medical advice; it is only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Too many factors HiThere are too many factors to consider, the swelling, how much of reduction, how tight the closure etc. It really will require you to wait this out a little longer. In the early days after surgery swelling may make things look bigger, but as the swelling resolves and the scarring begins, things will typically contract and get smaller and tighter. Hope this helps"The above answer has been given without seeing this patient and cannot be substituted for actual in-person examination and medical advice; it is only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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