How long is Gynecomastia compression vest really necessary. Is 4 weeks long enough? Also after one month, my chest feels sensitive and sore at the same time if that makes any sense. Its sort of like an irritating type feeling.
Answer: Using Your Compression Vest After Gynecomastia Surgery 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.However, each patient is unique and previous results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. Your board-certified surgeon will recommend the use of the garment, or not, depending on your individual case and surgical procedure. Therefore, if you have any concerns about #healing, its best to ask questions of your surgeon or their nursing staff.
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Answer: Using Your Compression Vest After Gynecomastia Surgery 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.However, each patient is unique and previous results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. Your board-certified surgeon will recommend the use of the garment, or not, depending on your individual case and surgical procedure. Therefore, if you have any concerns about #healing, its best to ask questions of your surgeon or their nursing staff.
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April 16, 2016
Answer: Compression garment 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
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April 16, 2016
Answer: Compression garment 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
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January 29, 2015
Answer: Compression garment You should ask your surgeon about this. To reduce irritation, you can wear a thin, seamless cotton shirt underneath.
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January 29, 2015
Answer: Compression garment You should ask your surgeon about this. To reduce irritation, you can wear a thin, seamless cotton shirt underneath.
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February 5, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia compression vest necessity. Is 4 weeks long enough? A compression
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February 5, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia compression vest necessity. Is 4 weeks long enough? A compression
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December 28, 2014
Answer: Compression vest after gynecomastia surgery Thanks for your question. I'd definitely recommend checking in with your own surgeon prior to stopping the vest. In my practice I also find that patients get tired of wearing the vest after a few weeks, so I suggest they wear some other type of tight-fitting garment for a few more weeks after they stop the vest. There are lots of sportswear options.
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December 28, 2014
Answer: Compression vest after gynecomastia surgery Thanks for your question. I'd definitely recommend checking in with your own surgeon prior to stopping the vest. In my practice I also find that patients get tired of wearing the vest after a few weeks, so I suggest they wear some other type of tight-fitting garment for a few more weeks after they stop the vest. There are lots of sportswear options.
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