Getting surgery with an inexperienced surgeon

[morpheus11]

those are some kick ass results man! Congrats!

Once you fully recover you can start hitting the gym and sculpting that chest.  Watch the weight in recovery. You just got these off, it would suck to eat until they're back on.

Congrats again.

[jojo82]

As I stated earlier in this thread, wait and see. It's always a bad idea to judge surgery a few hours out. Things are coming together for you- the swelling is subsiding and the result is looking a lot better. The one thing you will have to keep an eye on is concave deformities. Keep in contact with your surgeon- you are her first case. She should have a special interest in your result. In the internet age, you hold the power- you can make or break her career. With that in mind, send your surgeon these pictures. Things are looking good so far, but keep an eye on things.

[Pooz]

those are some kick ass results man! Congrats!

Once you fully recover you can start hitting the gym and sculpting that chest.  Watch the weight in recovery. You just got these off, it would suck to eat until they're back on.

Congrats again.

haha yeah. It's frustrating having to wait so long to be able to workout. I've been itching to run since I just came from a high altitude area.
I'll definitely be hitting the weights when I'm given the ok to.

[Pooz]

As I stated earlier in this thread, wait and see. It's always a bad idea to judge surgery a few hours out. Things are coming together for you- the swelling is subsiding and the result is looking a lot better. The one thing you will have to keep an eye on is concave deformities. Keep in contact with your surgeon- you are her first case. She should have a special interest in your result. In the internet age, you hold the power- you can make or break her career. With that in mind, send your surgeon these pictures. Things are looking good so far, but keep an eye on things.

Yep. My current concern is concaving. Just have to wait and see.
To reiterate. I wasn't her first case. She's done a few other gynecomastia surgeries I believe. She told me she did one other in the past year. She said she usually did the surgery for bigger guys.

[Pooz]

went on a hike and did some light running today. kind of regret it, but oh well...

[Pooz]

You guys were right about the time it takes to heal. My right side looks a lot better than my left. There is some swelling on my left side right above my nipple. I can't tell if it's scar tissue or just swelling though.
It's soft and numb.

15 days post op right now.

[hatemymoobs]

How is your left nipple looking?

In the last pics you posted YOUR right nipple looked pretty normal, but the left slightly disfigured, probably from swelling or something.

Is it looking better?

[Pooz]

I went swimming with my buddy(doesn't know about the surgery). It was right after a tough hike so maybe it swelled more, but he said my chest looked all disfigured/saggy and indented.

Kind of made me bummed and depressed.

Anyways. here's my pics 16 days post ops.
The first pic should be me flexing.
don't know why they came out a little blurry.

[thetodd]

Your nipples are looking much better, i mean to me i cant see anything wrong bare in mind you will be getting some scar tissue etc. I think the red skin crease marks are whats making it look worse ... they will fade if you lose weight excercise etc

i was a bit worried for you when i seen the post ops, but i think you should heal up fine maybe start a healthy eating regime, ab/pressup workout

[Pooz]

Your nipples are looking much better, i mean to me i cant see anything wrong bare in mind you will be getting some scar tissue etc. I think the red skin crease marks are whats making it look worse ... they will fade if you lose weight excercise etc

i was a bit worried for you when i seen the post ops, but i think you should heal up fine maybe start a healthy eating regime, ab/pressup workout

the red marks are there because I took the picture right after I took off my compression vest.

Thanks for the advice/imput

[hatemymoobs]

Most doctors advise you to wear that compression vest 24/7 for 2-4 weeks.
If you're going swimming this early you are probably taking your vest off more than most doctors would advise.
I'm only assuming you aren't wearing it 24/7 but that's just because I know when I have the surgery the vest is staying on I don't give a shit how uncomfortable it is- for at least as long as the doc says, plus some.

Everything I keep reading and hearing points to compression is vital to get the results afterwards. It ensures the holes in fat and tissue underneath is compressed and fuse together rather than filling with fluids and building up scar tissue. At least from what I *think* I understand.

Keep that vest on and call your dr with any concerns.

Good luck...

[Pooz]

You're right. I should've been wearing my compression garment 24/7. 

At the same time, I hadn't been home for over a year and a half and was only staying for a month.

I felt the need to enjoy myself a little bit before I leave for over a year.

[Pooz]

Quick update 24 days post op.

My nipples and areola indent when I raise my arms above my head. I can live with it, but I hope it fixes itself over time.

Both my nipples have that U shaped scar. Not sure how long it will take for the scars to fade. When my nipples are smaller from the cold or touching them, the scars are unnoticeable, but when they are at it's normal state, you can definitely see the U shape scar.

I can't tell if there is swelling or if it's just fat above both my nipples. It's numb and puffy to the touch.

I just have to be patient I guess.

[Pooz]

Just want to say, overall I'm happy with my results up to this point. One main concern is that when I raise my arms above my head, the left side of my chest has a big indention. the bottom part of my chest sinks in while the top stays out. I can't tell if this is swelling or just fat that was left there.
The right side of my chest looks completely normal when I do the same thing.

It's a concern, but in the end, it's something I can live with.

Maybe working the lower part of my chest can even it out/fill it in.

Like I said, it could just be swelling.

[hatemymoobs]

Can you post closer shots of the U shape scar you're talking about.

I'm considering surgery this year and wonder how noticeable they are. I can't see them in the photos you've posted. Not really anyway, maybe a small line, but doesn't look like a scar really.