Gynecomastia, also known as “man boobs,” is a condition that can greatly affect a man’s self-confidence. Gynecomastia surgery can help correct this condition, but if your results are not what you expected, it can create more unhappiness with your chest’s appearance. If you have undergone gynecomastia surgery and are not satisfied with your results, revision gynecomastia surgery is an option.
Potential Complications With My Initial Gynecomastia Surgery
When getting gynecomastia surgery, you may expect to see improvement in your condition. But with all surgical procedures, less-than-ideal results and complications can occur. If the procedure is not done correctly or if there are healing complications, it can create unsatisfactory results that require further surgical treatment.
It is also important to remember to have realistic expectations. For instance, if you have more severe gynecomastia, are older, or have decreased skin elasticity (loose skin), you shouldn’t expect a “perfect” result.
Under-Resection Revision
Under-resection during gynecomastia surgery occurs when too little fat or breast gland tissue is removed during the initial surgery, leaving residual fat and gland tissue that can still give the effect of the “man boobs”. It can also leave you looking uneven if the different areas of the chest have had more removed than others.
Under-resection can be corrected by the following techniques:
- Secondary excision: A surgical incision is made around the lower edge of the nipple-areola complex, and the remaining breast fat or gland tissue is removed.
- Targeted liposuction: Liposuction via small incisions is used to remove the remaining fat to smooth out an uneven chest contour.
Your plastic surgeon will evaluate your post-surgical condition and determine which technique is best for you to give you the best result possible.
Over-Resection Revision
Over-resection during gynecomastia surgery may occur when too much fat or glandular tissue is removed during the previous surgery, creating a sunken-in, hollow look to the chest and nipple area. However, it is important to note that the purpose of gyno surgery is to remove all the fat and gland tissue. This may cause a sunken look in certain patients’ anatomy and chest shapes.
This can be corrected by the following techniques:
- Fat grafting/transfer: Fat will be harvested from other areas of the body via liposuction and distributed to the chest to achieve proper volume and correct uneven contour.
- Scar release/subcision: Scar tissue that pulls the areola inward is released.
- Fat redistribution: Scar tissue is released, and the surrounding fat is redistributed to fix uneven contours.
Depending on the cause of over-resection, your plastic surgeon will choose the best technique to correct it and reflect the desired results you were hoping to achieve from the initial procedure.
Regardless of which complication you have, it’s important to wait at least six to eight months before getting a revision procedure, as some complications may improve or resolve once your body completes healing.
Why Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon for Your Gynecomastia Revision Surgery Matters
Revision gynecomastia surgery is more complex than the initial gynecomastia surgery, so it’s important to have realistic expectations about surgery. Patients seeking revision surgery need a plastic surgeon with the right training, experience, and knowledge to perform gynecomastia revision surgery. Choosing the best plastic surgeon is important to ensure that your undesirable gynecomastia results become something that you can feel confident about.
With over 25 years of experience, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Adrian Lo has been giving men the chest they’ve been seeking. Dr. Lo is a specialist in gynecomastia correction, performing the most gynecomastia surgeries in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware area. Dr. Lo will listen to your needs and recommend the best customized treatment to help you reach those aesthetic goals.
Dr. Lo has a “No Pain Protocol” for his gynecomastia patients, ensuring minimal pain and a quick recovery process. Dr. Lo and his dedicated team will provide the best possible care through detailed planning, precise surgical techniques, and proper post-operative care.
Schedule Your Revision Gynecomastia Surgery in Philadelphia and New Jersey Today
If you are unhappy with your previous gynecomastia surgery results, you don’t have to settle for anything less than your desired chest look. Schedule your revision gynecomastia surgery with Dr. Lo, one of Philadelphia’s top plastic surgeons. He provides his expert surgical treatment in the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, including the cities of Philadelphia, Marlton, Cherry Hill, and Mount Laurel.
To get started, call (215) 829-6900 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your consultation.