6 weeks post chest lipo male. Lumps under nipples.

Question

I had Lipo on my chest 6 weeks ago and now I feel hard kind of lumps under my nipples. Should I be worried?

Marc DuPéré, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.First, best to be a bit more patient, 6 weeks is early post liposuction.That being said, it could be still a small old clot trying to dissolve.  Could also be some old fat being dissolved by your body (like fat necrosis).  Could also be residual breast glands, called gynecomastia.  Male breast tissue is common and liposuction alone will not remove the glands.  Liposuction alone could have exposed the pre-existing glands.  Glands are typically harder than fat.  Glands are often removed with a small incision at 5-7 o'clock around the areola.Best is to visit your plastic surgeon.Kind regards,Dr. Marc DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon

Trevor M. Born, MD · Answer

Dear nickolasswanThank you for your question!  The firmness can be scar tissue and or residual gland.  Please follow up with your surgeon.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD

Giorgio Netri, MBBS · Answer

Thank you for your question.
It is very common to feels lumps in the area of liposuction after 6 weeks. They do tend to disappear with time but can take up to twelve month. Try to massage them and if worried see your plastic surgeon for reassurance.
Kind Regards
Mr Giorgio Netri

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

nickolasswan.    It sounds like normal subcutaneous scar formation after liposuction, not to worry.  Check in with your surgeon.  Good luck!

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

No, there is no need to be worried as this can happen after liposuction and will resolve gradually.If you have ongoing concerns, please see your surgeon.

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