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How tight should an under arm or compression shirt be for post-op gynecomastia surgery?

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I am at about 2 weeks post-op for gynecomastia surgery, I had lipo and the glands removed on both sides. My doctor told me that I can now switch to an underarmor compression shirt that fits snugly. I currently have a large underarmor shirt that feels pretty tight around my stomach area. It feels tight on the chest area as well but not like the compression shirt I've been wearing. Would the large be tight enough, or should I get the medium sized shirt just be safe?

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