Did I Take the Rib Belt Off Too Early After a Gynecomastia Operation? Chest Is Sagging.

Our patients are required to wear a compression garment for the a few weeks following their #Gynecomastia surgery.The #compression garment helps to reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly you will heal.We recommend it not be removed, at all, until the second or third day after the surgery. After that, we suggest they feel free to temporarily remove the #garment for showering or laundering only. We encourage our patients to maintain circumferential pressure for 4-6 weeks, but they may switch to an exercise compression garment when advised.

I recommend my patients wear their garments for a minimum of 3 weeks if not a lot of redundant skin following liposuction male breast reduction to a maximum of 6 weeks. To be effective the garment needs to fit snug but not too tight as to cause pressure problems (inspect your skin if discomfort and when skin is exposed), or prevent you from sleeping. As the edema resolves it is common for patients to switch to a smaller garment that fits - A Spanx type garment would work rather than ordering one or paying more at your doctor;'s office.Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia Reduction) by liposuction requires compression garments for three main reasons:it restricts the amount of edema that forms and hastens its resolution by mechanical pressureIt decreases the amount of bruisingIt assists the loose skin in retracting or shrinking

You should wear your garment day and night for the first three weeks, then in the day only for another three. But listen to your surgeon.

The compression garment is very important with gynecomastia surgery.  I am sure your surgeon explained.  I would keep it on day and night for a total of 4 to 6 weeks.  The tissue must stick down properly.  The swelling will  go up and down for 2 to 3 months.

Hi guitarhero,Thanks for the post. I am in favor of wearing a compression garment for the first 4-6 weeks after surgery. This is to minimize the swelling and help the re-draping of the skin. Every surgeon has their own protocols for compression after surgery and it is something that should be explained prior to surgery. I recommend you contact your surgeon regarding their protocol. Just know too that final results take months and not weeks to achieve.Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand