How long does scar tissue persist after gynecomastia gland excision? Can this cause puffiness? How long does scar tissue heal?

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Following #Gynecomastia #surgery, your incisions will go through a maturation #process. For the first few months they will be red and possibly raised and/or firm. As the scar matures, after 6-12 months, it becomes soft, pale, flat, and much less noticeable. You may experience numbness, tingling, burning, “crawling”, or other peculiar sensations around the surgical area. This is a result of the #healing of tiny fibers which are trapped in the incision site. These symptoms will disappear. Some people are prone to keloids, which is an abnormal scar that becomes prominent. If you or a blood relative has a tendency to keloid formation, please inform the doctor.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. In the future, if you are concerned with scars, with your surgeon's approval you may be able to use scar management treatments such as Biocornuem,  Scar Guard, Scar Fade,  IPL Laser,  Yag Laser,   5fu/Kenalog for thick scars, or silicone sheeting.Also, as you heal, the area may feel “lumpy” and irregular. This, too, decreases with time, and massaging these areas will help soften the scar tissue. The #compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly you will #heal. It can also assist in the retraction of the skin. If you have any concerns about #healing, its best to ask questions of your surgeon or their nursing staff.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Following surgery, your  incisions will go through a maturation process. For the first few months they will be red and possibly raised and/or firm. As the scar matures, after 6-12 months, it becomes soft, pale, flat, and much less noticeable. You may experience numbness, tingling, burning, “crawling”, or other peculiar sensations around the surgical area. This is a result of the healing of tiny fibers which are trapped in the incision site. These symptoms will disappear. Some people are prone to keloids, which is an abnormal scar that becomes prominent. If you or a blood relative has a tendency to keloid formation, please inform the doctor.#gynecomastiaremoval#malebreastreduction#gynecomastiaremovalpostop

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  After gynecomastia surgery there will always be some amount of scar present that will remodel and soften for 12 months or more after your procedure.  This is clinically seen by the flattening and fading of scars with time.  Scar tissue usually does not cause puffiness like glandular tissue, but surgical swelling may cause the illusion of puffiness.  Hope this helps.

Samuel Shatkin, Jr., MD · Answer

Swelling after gynecomastia surgery may take several months to resolve.  Factors that contribute to the healing would include the type of surgical procedure, ie. liposuction, ultrasonic or laser assisted liposuction, or direct removal alone or in combination.  Typically scar tissue will take up to 6 - 12 months to totally soften and resolve.  If you have any concerns about the healing following your surgery, I would recommend returning to your Plastic Surgeon for an assessment.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Scar tissue develops over time and often settles.  The swelling will persist for several months but everyone heals differently.

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