Gynecomastia Surgery Compression Garment. How Tight Should it Be?

Compression garment after a gynecomastia should be snug, not too tight to help minimize swelling, and help shape the chest (keep the skin adhering to the chest wall) without being too tight so that you can't breath properly.  I ask my patients to wear it for 2 weeks continuously

I generally recommend patients wear a support garment for 6 weeks - night and day for the first three weeks, and then during the day for another three weeks. This garment will help reduce swelling and conform the skin to your new shape. It should be snug, but not so snug that you have trouble breathing. If your compression garment isn't as snug, you should ask your surgeon for a replacement.