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Is this swelling or residual gland/fat? Gynecomastia surgery (Photo)

DrifterApr 18, 2014
I had gyno surgery (lipo and excision) two months ago and am not happy with the results. My nipples feel squishy to the touch, like a balloon filled with water. There is still slight numbness. They appear cone-like in shape (the right one more so). If a doctor could give me some closure as to whether this will resolve or if I would need a revision surgery it would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA
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