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Sunken Chest After Male Breast Reduction

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weagleApr 20, 2009

Chest sunk in behind nipple after Gynecomastia surgery 3 weeks ago. Will this improve any with time? Chest has very minimal fat left and sinks in when I flex pec or raise arm.

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Dr. Richard J. Bruneteau, MD
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Dr. Luis A. Vinas, MD
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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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