How important is it to have a compression garment after gynecomastia surgery?

Wearing a compression garment after gynecomastia surgery is the most important part of the recovery process.  The garment helps prevent fluid accumulations, assists with keeping the skin smooth while it is contracting, and adds an element of comfort to the recovery process.  I have patients wear the garment full time for 6 weeks (with a few breaks to wash it). 

I think compression garments are a must. They help in skin shrinkage and stick to the muscle post the fat removal as well as they prevent these tissue adema to be less. I recommend it in my practice for 4-6 weeks post surgery. If your compression garment is not squeezing your chest enough, then you need a tighter garment.

Thank you for your question. Surgeons typically have their own post op protocols. I feel that an under armor shirt does not offer enough compression. My gynecomastia patient are put in real compression garments for 6 weeks. Good luckDrMaz