6 months post-op 1 sided gyno removal by an oncologist (PICS)

[Enterprise19]

Before:

2 months:

3 months

6 months:

[JamesDawson]

Looks really good, the scar has almost faded and the contour of your right side is very similar to your left now.

Did you have any scar tissue? swelling problems??

[Enterprise19]

Thanks.
A lot of swelling and scar tissue. I still have scar tissue at 6 months. It took 6 months for my chest to look remotely normal again. I'm going to wait a year for things to fully heal and then consult Dr.Bermant about a revision if I'm not fully satisfied - it's going to take awhile to save up anyway.

[Enterprise19]

Still saving up for Dr.Bermant.

[Enterprise19]

When will the scar turn white?

[JamesDawson]

Did you use Bio Oil/scar removal creams??
Did you massage your chest?

[Enterprise19]

Updated pics. I've been exfoliating the scar and applying a scar formula.

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings.  Oncologists are not plastic surgeons.  The scars you have are permanent -- that means forever.  I don't know of any plastic surgeon who would have made those lateral incisions - the peri-areolar incisions would have been sufficient.  Plastic surgeons are used to working thru small incisions.  Sorry, just an honest opinion.

Dr Jacobs

[Enterprise19]

I don't really care about the scar too much as long as the nipple and shape of my chest isn't messed up. After a year I'm going to go to a plastic surgeon (Dr Bermant) to get a consultation and see what he thinks. My chest has improved a lot since the surgey -- it's very true it takes close to a year after to look right, at least for me.

[pokeweed]

You look like you're in amazing shape. I'd be thrilled to be that fit! Still working at it. I understand your scar comment. I'm three months post-op and my plastic surgeon made large incisions, half circles in the natural curves of each breast. I had alot to remove. Not ideal, but I'd still take it over having breasts. Haven't posted post-op pics yet. Giving it plenty of time and working out! Again, you look great.

[Enterprise19]

Things are looking even better now. You def need more than a year or more for total healing.

[Gynvic]

Also, sorry to inform you but Dr. Bermant is retiring and to my understanding he will perform his last operation this month/July 31st and will keep his office open until August. Don't quote me exactly because things can change but thats what I was told.