How to remove scarring with male breast liposuction? (Photos)

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Hello! I underwent liposuction touch up on my left chest about 3 weeks ago (previously had liposuction on both breast for gynecomastia a year ago but was uneven as left side still had more fat). My left nipple now looks fine when relaxed but when I flex the left chest it looks weird and has this "stapled" look to it. The nipple doesn't move freely and feels firm. Is there such thing as scar tissue adhesion? What do I need to do now? This is driving me crazy thinking it would be permanent. Thanks

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photo.  It is not uncommon to develop tethering down of the tissues to the muscle after gynecomastia surgery.  Massaging should help.  And this should improve over time.  If it doesn't it is rather easy to improve with a small procedure in the office under local anesthesia.  Follow up with your doc.

James A. Hoffman, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Talk to your PS about the techniques of massage that may help to release that tethering of the scar down to the chest wall. I have my patients start that early to prevent this from occurring. It can improve over time as the healing progresses and scar softens. Best Wishes

How to remove scarring with male breast liposuction? (Photos)

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