Gynecomastia; how long should I wear the belt compression?

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Hi, Dr, I want to do surgery gynecomastia , I would like to ask how long it will take me to can come back to joging and body building . how long should I wear the bealt compression and can I practice joging and gym with it. Thanks for answering

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

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

Howard Sutkin, MD · Answer

Most patients that have uneventful recoveries after gynecomastia surgery, wear the compression garment for about 3 weeks and are able to return to the gym after 5 weeks.

John A. Millard, MD, FACS · Answer

Every surgeon is different is this regard.  Remember that garments speed recovery and limit swelling, but don't general affect final results.  In my practice, patients where the garments for two weeks.  Some surgeons say six weeks.  I would recommend following what ever your surgeon recommends in this regard.  We also, in my practice, don't use medical garments in this body area.  We find that the tighter fitting Under Armour T-shirts work best!

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

The vast majority of patients wear the compression garment for 2 weeks to 6 weeks.  This depends on the extent of the surgery.  The vest can be worn discretly under clothes. As for the gym, light exercise is usually permitted 2 to 3 weeks after surgery.  I would avoid heavy workouts for at least 6 weeks.  Best to you!

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