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As men’s body shapes have become increasingly diverse, many people who are concerned about gynecomastia have been visiting clinics these days. Gynecomastia surgery has become a relatively common procedure, but there is one concern that most people who come for consultations share: the side effect of a sunken appearance after surgery. Today, let’s take some time to look at why a sunken area may appear after gynecomastia surgery, and the difference between cases that improve naturally and cases that require correction.
A Sunken Area That Resolves Naturally
In the chest area, firm glandular tissue and the surrounding fat layer coexist. No matter how delicately the surgery is performed, the boundary where the glandular tissue and fat meet may look slightly uneven at first. In particular, people who had a large amount of glandular tissue often have a chest muscle that has been slightly pressed inward because the glandular tissue had been in place for a long time.
These areas usually smooth out gently over time as the muscles recover and the tissues settle back into a more natural position, often around two months after surgery. In addition, during the recovery process, scar tissue may temporarily harden or contract, which is also part of the natural healing process, so it may look like a sunken area at first, but in most cases it loosens over time.
Cases of Sunken Areas That Require Correction
On the other hand, depending on the surgical method, a sunken appearance that may require correction can occur. For example, if too much glandular tissue is removed while considering only the functional aspect and not sufficiently taking aesthetic balance into account, the difference between the area where the glandular tissue was and the surrounding fat layer can become large, making it look sunken.
In such cases, the progress is first observed, but if the difference does not decrease much even after three months, correction is possible by supplementing volume with fat grafting in the deficient area or by surgically organizing scar tissue and adhesions. The important point is that cases requiring such correction are not as common as you might think. In most cases, things improve naturally with time.
If Adhesions or Scar Tissue Are Severe
In very rare cases, severe adhesions can develop during the recovery process. In such cases, treatment may include injections to release the adhesions or radiofrequency treatment, and if necessary, surgical release is performed.
Most of the sunken appearances that occur after gynecomastia surgery are part of the natural recovery process, and in many cases they improve over time. Even if a situation arises that requires correction, there are various ways to address it, so there is no need to worry too much. If you are considering surgery, please proceed after 충분한 consultation with a specialist at a gynecomastia clinic.
