Hi I’ve had gynecomastia for close to 15 years since my late teens the worst part was the stretched and puffy nipple area which showed through all my clothing, so almost 5 weeks ago I had my surgery, I felt it went really well even my surgeon seemed happy he told me he removed the gland and also had my areola resided which looked great, but now nearly 5 weeks on I’ve started back gym and fitness training and the lumps seem to be back is this normal or even possible?
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Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, most insurance companies consider gynecomastia correction as a cosmetic procedure. Medicaid likely does not cover gynecomastia correction. However, your nipple pain may not necessarily be due to gynecomastia. I would advise you to see a...
Thank you for posting your photos and congratulations on undergoing gynecomastia correction. Your question is shared by many who undergo procedures that involve both sides of the body. Due to many factors, some which cannot be explained, healing proceeds asymmetrically and usually involves one...
Gynecomastia or enlarged male breasts typically comprises of proliferated breast tissue and/or fat. If the chest does not have any breast tissue and comprises only of fat, then it can be classified as pseudo-gynecomastia.
Pseudo-gynecomastia can be rectified non-surgically, using diet/lifestyle...
