Some are saying 2 weeks, some are saying 4 weeks and some 6 weeks. I have been given a chest belt instead of a garment. My personal doctor said for 2 weeks but some are saying 6 weeks. Will it make a difference (good or bad) if I wear it for more time ?
September 21, 2014
Answer: 2 weeks is a minimum 2 weeks is a minimum but if you are able to wear a garment for a longer time, it cannot possibly hurt. It helps to minimize swelling (which should resolve after about two weeks) and helps to press the skin against the chest wall so that it heals in place, which is important in men who may be left with some loose skin
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September 21, 2014
Answer: 2 weeks is a minimum 2 weeks is a minimum but if you are able to wear a garment for a longer time, it cannot possibly hurt. It helps to minimize swelling (which should resolve after about two weeks) and helps to press the skin against the chest wall so that it heals in place, which is important in men who may be left with some loose skin
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July 15, 2013
Answer: Chest garment after surgery
There's not any real magic time to wear the garment. I have my patients wear it for three weeks. Sometimes they choose to wear a compression T-shirt afterward but that's up to them. i think wearing something is helpful but the length of time is up to your surgeon.
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July 15, 2013
Answer: Chest garment after surgery
There's not any real magic time to wear the garment. I have my patients wear it for three weeks. Sometimes they choose to wear a compression T-shirt afterward but that's up to them. i think wearing something is helpful but the length of time is up to your surgeon.
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