Is it possible that the puffy nipples are likely the result of scar tissue? I’m 8 weeks post op and still dealing with flares of inflammation and puffy nipples
The good news is I don’t think it’s reoccurring gyno. There’s no pain or tenderness near the nipple like I had prior to the surgery.
There does seem to be some firm tissue around the surgery area I’ve been trying to work out with a massage gun+ muscle scraper + manual lymphatic massages with my hands.
Of course after massaging it, inflammation flares up quite a bit, but the scar tissue had gotten better and seems to be breaking up slowly over time. I just thought by 8 weeks post op I would be completely done with inflammation and all the other things I’m still dealing with. I know I need to be patient and give it more time
Would icing the area after massages be a good idea to reduce inflammation before it has a chance to flare up? Or would this cause scar tissue to harden/clump more?
As for the scar tissue, assuming I continue the manual massages, what a realistic timeline for this to be a non issue? Or how long has it taken some of you to break up/get rid of scar tissue?
Any advice, insight, comments, experiences would be greatly appreciated!