I had surgery about five months ago to correct some mild gyno – but I think I still have some residual tissue. My surgeon insists there's no more gland, but I can feel something hard behind my nipple. My chest sags when I bend over, too. Is it merely swelling, or do I need the excess gland removed?
February 1, 2017
Answer: Gynecomastia Thanks for your question and photos. It is difficult to say exactly what is happening without an exam. If you are not satisfied with your results, you should return to your surgeon. Most surgeons want their patients to be happy and will perform touch ups if necessary. Good luck!
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February 1, 2017
Answer: Gynecomastia Thanks for your question and photos. It is difficult to say exactly what is happening without an exam. If you are not satisfied with your results, you should return to your surgeon. Most surgeons want their patients to be happy and will perform touch ups if necessary. Good luck!
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Answer: Insufficient gland excision after gynecomastia surgery? Thank you for opening up this question. Gynecomastia surgery is a less painful and permanent result oriented procedure that will require you to allow at least 6 months for recovery and allow the consultant to pass evaluations before the final outcome of the procedure. Follow-up treatment will of course vary depending on the diagnosis. Swelling is the most common side effect that you might encounter after your gynecomastia procedure and during the healing process. I suggest that you wait a little longer for the area to be completely healed before jumping to conclusions. There are many ways in which the healing process takes place and in nearly every situation, your body will completely recover within one year after the procedure, but again it depends on the body type that determines how soon you generally recover. Now that it's been just five months out of the procedure, it is too soon to be expecting a complete recovery. However, following the strict post surgical instructions given by your aesthetician can help speed up the recovery process. The hardness that is felt behind the nipple is possibly the residual scar tissue from the surgery. It's always advisable to re-evaluate the nipples after one year. If the hardness still persists, your aesthetician and you might want to consider going for another diagnosis and treatment. If it happens to be a breast tissue or residual scar, you may be suggested another liposuction. If the scar tissue is dense, you will need a scar tissue resection. This procedure involves an incision and removal of the hard tissue. Although there are chances for an insufficient gland excision, it can only be determined in a face to face appointment.
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Answer: Insufficient gland excision after gynecomastia surgery? Thank you for opening up this question. Gynecomastia surgery is a less painful and permanent result oriented procedure that will require you to allow at least 6 months for recovery and allow the consultant to pass evaluations before the final outcome of the procedure. Follow-up treatment will of course vary depending on the diagnosis. Swelling is the most common side effect that you might encounter after your gynecomastia procedure and during the healing process. I suggest that you wait a little longer for the area to be completely healed before jumping to conclusions. There are many ways in which the healing process takes place and in nearly every situation, your body will completely recover within one year after the procedure, but again it depends on the body type that determines how soon you generally recover. Now that it's been just five months out of the procedure, it is too soon to be expecting a complete recovery. However, following the strict post surgical instructions given by your aesthetician can help speed up the recovery process. The hardness that is felt behind the nipple is possibly the residual scar tissue from the surgery. It's always advisable to re-evaluate the nipples after one year. If the hardness still persists, your aesthetician and you might want to consider going for another diagnosis and treatment. If it happens to be a breast tissue or residual scar, you may be suggested another liposuction. If the scar tissue is dense, you will need a scar tissue resection. This procedure involves an incision and removal of the hard tissue. Although there are chances for an insufficient gland excision, it can only be determined in a face to face appointment.
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