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How Long Will I Need to Wear the Compression Garment After Male Breast Reduction?
Are garments worn for more than 6 weeks after a breast reduction surgery? What is the longest that they might need to be worn?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How Long Will I Need to Wear the Compression Garment After Male Breast Reduction?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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