This is my third week post gynecomastia smart lipo, I don't see much difference yet, can swelling last for three weeks? how can I tell it's not fat? should I keep wearing the compression garment?
Answer: Results of gynecomastia surgery after Smart Lipo
I'm not a big fan of Smart Lipo so perhaps I'm a bit biased. I would think that you should be able to see a difference by now. Smart Lipo alone will not be able to remove the thicker fibrous breast tissue which usually has to be directly excise in some fashion or another.
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Answer: Results of gynecomastia surgery after Smart Lipo
I'm not a big fan of Smart Lipo so perhaps I'm a bit biased. I would think that you should be able to see a difference by now. Smart Lipo alone will not be able to remove the thicker fibrous breast tissue which usually has to be directly excise in some fashion or another.
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Answer: Results of Gynecomastia Thank you for your question.After #gynecomastia #surgery, #bruising and #swelling are normal and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However it may take 6-9 weeks to disappear completely. The compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly you will heal.If may take up to six months to see final results.If you are concerned, please contact your #BoardCertified #PlasticSurgeon for an in-person consultation.
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Answer: Results of Gynecomastia Thank you for your question.After #gynecomastia #surgery, #bruising and #swelling are normal and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However it may take 6-9 weeks to disappear completely. The compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly you will heal.If may take up to six months to see final results.If you are concerned, please contact your #BoardCertified #PlasticSurgeon for an in-person consultation.
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November 22, 2014
Answer: Three Weeks Post Gynecomastia Smart Lipo, When Will I Start Seeing Results? Three weeks post op is too early to assess the outcome. Give it at least 6-8 weeks. Communicate with your surgeon. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 22, 2014
Answer: Three Weeks Post Gynecomastia Smart Lipo, When Will I Start Seeing Results? Three weeks post op is too early to assess the outcome. Give it at least 6-8 weeks. Communicate with your surgeon. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 30, 2011
Answer: Gynecomastia Surgery Results?
Thank you for the question. You should continue to see decreased swelling and improvement in your results for the 1st 2 to 3 months after surgery. if at that point there continues to be too much prominence of the chest wall area then excision may be necessary.
Gynecomastia comes from the Greek meaning "gyne" meaning woman and "mastos" meaning breasts. It refers to abnormal development of large mammary glands in males. The diagnosis can be made by physical examination where relatively firm tissue (breast gland tissue) can be differentiated from relatively soft tissue (adipose tissue).
Breast prominence due to excessive adipose tissue is called pseudo-gynecomastia or lipomastia. The differentiation of true gynecomastia from adipose tissue is important because the surgical treatment may differ. Usually physical examination by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon is sufficient to make the diagnosis and to determine the best course of treatment.
I have found that gynecomastia is often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area. If the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue, then liposculpture surgery alone may suffice.
I hope this helps.
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September 30, 2011
Answer: Gynecomastia Surgery Results?
Thank you for the question. You should continue to see decreased swelling and improvement in your results for the 1st 2 to 3 months after surgery. if at that point there continues to be too much prominence of the chest wall area then excision may be necessary.
Gynecomastia comes from the Greek meaning "gyne" meaning woman and "mastos" meaning breasts. It refers to abnormal development of large mammary glands in males. The diagnosis can be made by physical examination where relatively firm tissue (breast gland tissue) can be differentiated from relatively soft tissue (adipose tissue).
Breast prominence due to excessive adipose tissue is called pseudo-gynecomastia or lipomastia. The differentiation of true gynecomastia from adipose tissue is important because the surgical treatment may differ. Usually physical examination by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon is sufficient to make the diagnosis and to determine the best course of treatment.
I have found that gynecomastia is often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area. If the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue, then liposculpture surgery alone may suffice.
I hope this helps.
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January 20, 2019
Answer: Smart Lipo Will not Treat True Gynecomastia Sorry, but if you truly have gynecomastia with breast gland tissue then the smart lipo will not remove this. However, if you have psedogynecomastia which is composed of fat tissue only this is adequate treatment. In my practice over 30% of my gynecomastia practice is revision surgery. The most common reason is treatment with liposuction only. Sorry but by 3 weeks you should be happy with how things are progressing.
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January 20, 2019
Answer: Smart Lipo Will not Treat True Gynecomastia Sorry, but if you truly have gynecomastia with breast gland tissue then the smart lipo will not remove this. However, if you have psedogynecomastia which is composed of fat tissue only this is adequate treatment. In my practice over 30% of my gynecomastia practice is revision surgery. The most common reason is treatment with liposuction only. Sorry but by 3 weeks you should be happy with how things are progressing.
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