How Long Will I Need to Wear the Compression Garment After Male Breast Reduction?

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Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
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Are garments worn for more than 6 weeks after a breast reduction surgery? What is the longest that they might need to be worn?

9 answers to How Long Will I Need to Wear the Compression Garment After Male Breast Reduction?

The Compression Vest After Gynecomastia Surgery

I have my patients wear their compression vest for a full 6 weeks, 24/7. It may be off after the drains are out for showering only. I tell my patients they may wear a cotton t-shirt under their vest for comfort. see video

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

Compression garment after gynecomastia surgery

I generally have patients wear the compression garment for four weeks postoperatiively, although if both skin reection and liposuction were used, would extend the time period to six weeks full-time.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Compression garments are over used in male breast reduction

Compression garments are most important in the first 48 hours after surgery. They help reduce the risks of bleeding and bruising. I typically have men wear them until they come back to see me post-op, a half of a week to a week later, and then can switch to a light compression shirt like Under Armor after that. They can be worn longer for comfort and security if desired, but I haven't seen any evidence that long term use improves the final result.

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

www.dkhoffmanmd.com

Garments after male breast reduction

I prefer for all male breast reductions to wear a compression garment for 6 weeks if they have undergone liposuction. Healing is very subjective, so if swelling and skin laxity is present at 6 weeks, i may recommend longer compression to allow for the best longterm result.

Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

How Long Will I Need to Wear the Compression Garment After Male Breast Reduction?

In my surgical youth I recall a very famous Plastic surgeon known to many of us, when asked by a medical student "Prof. X, WHEN do the titches come out", he would invariably respond "Monday". It was his way to teach us early that rigidity did not belong in Plastic Surgery and that each patient had to be assessed individually. We use compression garments to promote adherence of the thinned skin to the underlying muscle and reduce swelling. By 3-4 weeks this is... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

How long does the garment need to be worn after gynecomastia surgery?

I have my patients wear it for three weeks afterwhich I have them massage. If they want to wear it further that's fine. Sometimes they will substitute an elastic athletic shirt (like Nike or Under Armour) instead. Check with your own surgeon.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Compression Garment After Gynecomastectomy

I usually ask me patients undergoing gynecomastectomy or male breast reduction surgery to wear their compression garments for 3-4 weeks. Sometimes alonger period is desirble. I find some of my patients continuing to wear their garments even after I tell them they can stop.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Garment post op surgery

I usually recommend a compression garment for 4-6 weeks after surgery. Each surgeon is different in what they recommend and really it depends on the procedure performed.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Male breast reduction

For male breast reduction it really depends upon what technique was used. Are you talking about a formal excision type of procedure or liposuction? I assume liposuction, and I tell patients to wear a garment for at least 3-6 weeks and sometimes more.