Possible Complications

Serious complications after treatment for gynecomastia are relatively uncommon. There will be small incisions which have to heal. The scars may remain itchy, painful, thick, or otherwise unsightly, but this is very rare. It is unusual, but possible, for areas of fat to liquefy and drain through the incision for some time.

Every patient undergoing tissue removal for gynecomastia will experience some degree of surface irregularities or visible indented folds, due to the skin healing down to the underlying muscle after breast tissue removal!  One of the possible problems after surgical treatment for gynecomastia is a persistent collection of serous fluid or blood under your skin.  Should this occur, this fluid will be aspirated by your surgeon with a needle during your post-operative visits. Such drainage always stops eventually (but may persist for more than a month) and usually does not affect the final results.

It is not possible to list every conceivable complication. As with any operation, there could be potential complications, which could even be fatal. The foregoing is not intended to frighten or upset you but to enable you to make your decision with an understanding of some of the involved risks.