Gynecomastia surgery how long does swelling last

All of these sensations are normal in the healing process. Always notify Dr. Cruise if you experience inverted nipples after surgery so we can document nerve sensation at each follow up visit. There is no treatment since the nipples will correct on their own as the internal healing is complete.

Notice the irritation is isolated to the area where the tape was in place. The rash did not have an affect on the final result. This rash occured 3 weeks post op and was most likely a reaction to medication or cream. Notice the rash is outside the surgical area. This photo was taken one year after surgery. The rash is not longer present and did not have an affect on the patients final results.

At 3 month post op rash is no longer present. Many patients may develope a rash after having surgery. This typically happens in the first few weeks following their procedure. A rash can be caused by an allergic reaction to medications, adhesive surgical tape, glue, topical creams, etc. The first thing you will need to determine is if the rash is caused by an allergic reaction. For example, if you have redness and itching directly around your surgical tape it is most likely an allergic reaction and you will need to discontinue use.

If the rash is on a random area of the body or non surgical site, it may be an allergy to a medication you are taking or one that you were taking. Allergic reactions often occur even after the offending agent is stopped. The rash typically will get worse before it gets better. This is particularly concerning as people feel that it should go away immediately.

The rash may persist for months and the hyper-pigmentation may last even longer. The good news is that it typically does go away completely. All rashes should be reported to your doctor immediately. Treatment usually consists of aplying a topical steroid and Benedryl.

A stitch abscess is the body's reaction to a foreign object a foreign body is any object originating outside the body. In this case, your body notices a stitch as a foreign body which can occur with both permanent and absorbable sutures.

Because your body does not recognize this object it may want to get rid of it and push it towards the surface of the skin to dispose of it. This is very common in recovery and does not affect your final results. Stitch abscesses can typically occur within the first 6 months after surgery. If the stitch abscess is not dispensing any type of discharge or oozing on your surgical tape and it appears to be dry, it is okay to continue taping over it as normal.

It will most likely flake off on its own within a few weeks. If you do notice discharge, coming from the stitch abscess, continue taping entire incision except for that isolated area. You will need to apply a thin layer of neosporin using a q-tip twice a day and put a band aid over it. This may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to fully subside.

Once there is no more drainage, on the bandaid, you may begin to apply surgical tape to the entire incision as before. A wound breakdown is an opening of the incision in an isolated area that the body is having a difficult time healing. Wound breakdowns usually occur within the first few weeks following surgery. It is important to notify your physician if you are experiencing a wound breakdown, so they can determine if the tissue looks healthy or if additional antibiotics may be needed to speed up the recovery.

If you have a wound breakdown, you will continue taping the entire incision except this isolated area. You will need to apply Neosporin twice daily using a q-tip and place a large band aid over it. This may take a few weeks to heal. Once the wound closes, you may notice the pigmentation slight darker than the rest of the incision. This is normal and will fade out in time. See photo below for example before and after wound breakdown. Seroma was first noticed 3 weeks after surgery on right breast.

Notice there is circular shape around his right nipple where fluid had collected. Scarring is a reality after any surgery, but thankfully scars and incisions for male breast reduction tend to be small, minimal, and well hidden. With time, the already difficult to notice incisions from the procedure will fade and become even harder to detect.

The team at the Hurwitz Center for Plastic Surgery looks forward to your visit and discussing these matters with you in greater detail. You can also reach us by phone at More Info Directions Taking Time Off from Work Most male breast reduction patients can expect to take a week off from work.

Pain and Discomfort Soreness and discomfort around the chest is a common response to the surgery whether it involved liposuction alone or a combination of liposuction and tissue removal. Bruising Bruising is a normal side effect following any sort of surgery. Swelling Swelling is another common surgical side effect that is totally normal. Attending Follow-Up Visits Throughout the recovery process, patients will return to our plastic surgery center for follow-up visits.

It's important to know the body heals asymmetrically. One side of the chest might be swollen, this can be common, do not be concerned. I there is a strong difference in the swelling, please call our office.

It takes approximately 3 months to achieve the final results. Scarring - incisions will eventually fade to an unnoticeable color. It may take up to a year for the incisions to fully heal.

Please continue to use the surgical tape provided by our office for a period of approximately 12 weeks or until Dr. Cruise advises otherwise. Incisions always improve over time and require patience in doing so. Scar tissue - After weeks or even months some patients begin to notice lumpy bumpy areas in their chest.

This is Scar tissue formation, which is a common side effect of gynecomastia. Emotional ups and downs - It is very common to experience emotional ups and downs following surgery. This can happen immediately after or days and even weeks post-operatively. Remind yourself this is normal and will pass.

Reach out to those who will listen and be supportive. Remember you are not alone. Itching - During the healing process your incisions may begin to itch. This is normal and can be a sign of progression through your recovery. You can use hydrocortisone cream around the area to help minimize the discomfort. Nipple sensitivity - Your nipples may become hypersensitive or lose sensation for the first 3 months.

In most cases this will go away. When the nerves start to heal, you may feel sudden sharp pains. This is a sign that your body is progressing through the healing process. Healing progress photos. Common Healing Concerns For specific information about issues which can arise during the healing process, click the button to the right. Click Here. What to watch for and when to call us Avoiding blood clots - It is important to walk at least a 5 minutes every hour while you're awake for the first 3 days following surgery to prevent blood clots do not overdo it.

Pay specific attention to leg pain and swelling particularly if it occurs only on one side. Constipation - Constipation is one of the biggest problems we encounter after surgery, yet, few people talk about it. If you have a history of constipation, we strongly encourage you to take Colace daily starting the day of surgery.

If you have not had a bowel movement by day 2, begin drinking 1 glass of prune juice daily until it resolves. Othewise, you may want to stop taking vicodin or other narcotic pain medication and take a laxative Ex-Lax or Correctol.

Continue with the Celebrex as this does not cause constipation. Narcotic pain medications such as Vicodin are notorious for causing constipation. Make sure you are walking and drinking plenty of fluids as this stimulates the GI tract. Eating fiber rich food can also help regulate bowel movements. Fever prevention - Make sure to cough and take deep breaths, as a fever is usually in the lungs for the first 3 days after surgery. Expanding the lungs with deep breaths easily corrects the fever.

If you have a fever over degrees call us. Infection - Infection of the implants is very rare but, as with any surgery, it is possible. It would become noticeable usually between 10 days and 4 weeks after surgery. During this time pain and swelling are normally decreasing. If, however, pain and swelling are increasing we need to look into the cause. Significant drainage that requires frequent gauze change needs to be evaluated as well. If you have a lot of excess tissue and skin, you may require a traditional open surgical mastectomy and skin resection.

During minimally invasive endoscopic gynecomastia surgery, Dr. Thakur makes very small incisions at the edge of your areola. Then, after using liposuction to target excess fat deposits in the area, she simply pulls the unwanted glandular tissue through the incision. With laser liposuction using Smartlipo, a thin tube containing a laser is inserted into your breast through a tiny incision. Whenever possible, Dr. Thakur uses the least invasive technique possible to perform male breast reduction surgery.