Gynecomastia question. Would it be OK to sleep on my side?

Thanks for the question.  I tell my patients that they are allowed to sleep on their side after this surgery.  I do think that you should ask your plastic surgeon their opinion, although I do not feel that you will jeopardize the results.  

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

I personally would have no problem with you sleeping on your side after gynecomastia treatment. Nevertheless, this is a question that should be addressed only to your own surgeon.