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1 day post op gynecomastia surgery, when is the best time to shower? Should I take off the compression garment?

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i had my gynecomastia surgery yesterday, they put compression dressing and elastic garment, what is the best time to shower ,should i take off the compression dressing and stay only in the elastic garment or should i put a new dressing under the garment?!

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