I had the surgery 4 months ago. I still feel some puffiness beneath the areola. Is it like the scar tissue caused by liposuction keeps contracting until it accumulates underneath areola complex? my doctor said It's not a gland, but I feel it is because I am lying on my back, my chest is completely flat. However, it is not when i am standing and i feel my doc thought he cut enough of the gland but maybe he didn't, so does the scar usually accumulate underneath the nipple after contracting? thanks
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Abnormal sensation around the nipple is not uncommon after gynecomastia surgery. I usually recommend waiting about six months before evaluating results so it is possible that you are still within healing time and the needle-like feeling is nerve regeneration. Sometimes abnormal sensations a...
As you heal, the area may feel “lumpy” and irregular. This, too, decreases with time, and massaging these areas will help soften the scar tissue. The #compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly you will #heal. It can also assist in the ret...
With previous concerns of Propecia altering the estrogen/androgen ratio, this could definitely be something to worry about after a successful gynecomastia procedure. If your estrogen has been increased to this point due to the medication, thus causing the problem, it could surely cause a re...