I had gyno surgery 2 weeks ago, and as the swelling is subsiding I am noticing that I still have the hard nodules, and they’re actually still about the same size as before the surgery. He did take glandular tissue out. If I pinch them, they measure about 1” thick. I had a follow up at 1 week post-op and I addressed these concerns with him and he assured me that it was normal. This leaves me concerned. I know it’ll be another 4-5months before it’s completely healed, but what do you guys think?
March 26, 2018
Answer: Swelling 2 weeks after gynecomastia surgery Swelling is still quite prominent at 2 weeks after liposuction. It is possible you have more glandular tissue left than you desire (surgeons are careful not to overdo it and create a caved in nipple) but it is too early to judge. You may not need to wait 4-5 months but best to wait at least 2 months to see the early surgical result. If it is still too full, discuss additional tissue removal with your surgeon. This would be done surgically, not with liposuction. Good luck!
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March 26, 2018
Answer: Swelling 2 weeks after gynecomastia surgery Swelling is still quite prominent at 2 weeks after liposuction. It is possible you have more glandular tissue left than you desire (surgeons are careful not to overdo it and create a caved in nipple) but it is too early to judge. You may not need to wait 4-5 months but best to wait at least 2 months to see the early surgical result. If it is still too full, discuss additional tissue removal with your surgeon. This would be done surgically, not with liposuction. Good luck!
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March 21, 2018
Answer: Gynecomastia surgery post-op Thank you for reaching out with your question. I would expect you to still be quite swollen at just 2 weeks out from surgery, especially if liposuction was performed in addition to the direct glandular excision. It can take 2-3 months for swelling to completely resolve, and it may take even longer for the skin envelope of the chest to retract after removal of the tissue beneath it. Scars take up to a year to fully mature. You'll see changes over weeks, not days. If you still have concerns about the appearance of the chest as you get 3+ months out from surgery, please have a frank discussion with your surgeon about the possibility of revision. It can be hard to be patient with healing, especially when you feel "back to normal" otherwise.
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March 21, 2018
Answer: Gynecomastia surgery post-op Thank you for reaching out with your question. I would expect you to still be quite swollen at just 2 weeks out from surgery, especially if liposuction was performed in addition to the direct glandular excision. It can take 2-3 months for swelling to completely resolve, and it may take even longer for the skin envelope of the chest to retract after removal of the tissue beneath it. Scars take up to a year to fully mature. You'll see changes over weeks, not days. If you still have concerns about the appearance of the chest as you get 3+ months out from surgery, please have a frank discussion with your surgeon about the possibility of revision. It can be hard to be patient with healing, especially when you feel "back to normal" otherwise.
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