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How Long Does the Recovery Take from Doing a Gyenocmastia Removal ?

taking in mind i already did a vaser surgery on for my gynocamstia however the gland is not completely gone , so how long will it take for me to go back to lifting weights if i do the gland removal surgery ( doctor said it's for free )

6 Doctor Answers | Asked by Sal Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Recovery From Gynecomastia Surgery

The removal of breast tissue that remains after liposuction of the male chest is usually a small procedure. It does not cause a lot of discomfort. However if you are athletic it is important to hold down chest exercise for 3-4 weeks to prevent bleeding or swelling in the area. You can continue with strength training of your legs as soon as you feel up to it, but should hold off chest and shoulder workouts.
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Gynecomastia surgery requires a minimum of 2 weeks away from light exercise.

Although the direct excision of remaining breast tissue is straight forward, there is a higher risk of developing a hematoma early after surgery than when liposuction is performed in isolation. For this reason, exercise is foolish before 2 weeks and in some cases a longer rest period is required. For most younger patients, a small but important amount of tissue behind the nipple can not be removed with liposuction alone. I select from VASER, PAL and SmartLipo Triplex (multiple wavelength... more
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Recovery time

Dear patient, The recovery time is normally six weeks, but you should consult your surgeon for specific guidelines.

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Recovery after Gynecomastia Surgery?

Thank you for the question. It is always best to check with your operating surgeon for specific guidelines. Generally, I think patients should wait at least 3 to 4 weeks before returning to strenuous exercise/lifting. Best wishes.
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How Long Does the Recovery Take from Doing a Gyenocmastia Removal

On average 2 to 3 weeks of NO weight lifting. Best to discuss with your chosen surgeon the healing times.
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Activity after gynecomastia surgery

I tell my patients we can start activities within a few days if they use their common sense. if you are having your chest operated on you can be back doing all other muscle groups other than chest within a few days. I tend to be a little bit more liberal than most as we use the "Scarless" Approach so there are no stitches Therefore no chance of anything popping open.
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