Compression garment after severe gynocemastia: how long?

Question

I had surryfor every gynocemastia (removed a good deal of skin, due to a 165 pound weight loss). What is the upper limit on timeframe for wearing this garment- until 100% of swelling is gone? I've worn it 24/7 for 5 weeks now.

Jeff T. Healy, MD · Answer

I ask my patients to wear a compression vest for 4-6 weeks after gynecomastia surgery.  Many of them like to wear it longer because they get used to the support it offers.  Wearing the vest longer is fine if it is comfortable.  
Best advice for any individual patient is to check with your surgeon for their specific post-op protocols.

Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD · Answer

final swelling will take up to six months to resolve. I typically recommend my patients wear compression for 3-4 weeks, by then most swelling is gone and the rest can resolve slowly but surely.  check with your surgeon as to when he recommends stopping as it does vary between surgical techniques.

Andrea Marando, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and congratulation for your recent procedure. Every surgeon has his/her set of preferred instructions, which often are tailored on the specific case on the basis of the combination of surgical techniques used, lifestyle etc.  On average, I do advice my patients to wear the compression garment for about 4 to 6 weeks (with short breaks of 2 hours per day after the first 2 weeks). In order to avoid misunderstandings, I would recommend to contact your surgeon to make sure you do not do anything he would not be happy with. All the bestAndrea MarandoPlastic and Cosmetic SurgeonManchester, UK

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

I would speak with your surgeon about their specific recommendations. After gynecomastia surgery I ask my patients to wear a compression vest for the first four weeks. When liposuction has been performed it takes 6-9 months to see the the final results. However, you'll notice a dramatic improvement in swelling in the first two months. Congratulations on your weight loss and your surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ltbu08,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

You should check with your surgeon on this. For my patients, I want them to wear it 24/7 for 6 weeks except when showering. Good luck!

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

Every surgeon has his or her own unique post op protocol so speak with your doctor. I typically advise my gynecomastia patients to wear their garment 24/7 for the first 3 weeks after surgery and then 12 hours a day for the following 2 months. Hope this helps.

Compression garment after severe gynocemastia: how long?

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