Hi, I had puffy nipple surgery 3 months ago, just an incision around the areola and breast tissue removed (around half a chicken nugget) the surgeon said. One nipple looks slightly inverted and upon bending forward of flexing pectoral muscles both nipples sink, quite dramatically. I've read this could be scar tethering, or over resection, or both. Ive booked back in with the surgeon tomorrow to ask him but just wondered what other people thoght and what can be done. Thanks in advance
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September 16, 2018
Answer: 3 months after gynecomastia surgery one nipple looks slightly inverted and when bending forward both nipples sink. Thoughts?
One week post-surgery is far too early to make any determinations about your final outcome. Follow up closely with your plastic surgeon and give it a minimum of three months before coming to any conclusions. I would wait six months before doing additional surgical interventions (if...
Thanks for writing,The best way to asses you tissue is with physical examination and even ultra-sound can be helpful. I would ask your physician and seek a second opinion if you fell it is necessary.Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACSCertified: American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society ...
Thanks for writing,You are still in the early post-op phase. Massage, constant garment compression and time are your friend. It will take 3-6 months before tissue begin to maximize your results. I recommend you follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgery post-op instructions carefully and c...