scheduled surgery...have some questions

[mercedes]

I'm concerned about the binder used by some doctors...how bulky is it? Is it visible under a shirt?

how noticeable are the underarm scars?
are they level with the nipple?
can they go in through the armpit?

[jc71]

They say the purpose of the binder/compression vest is to limit fluid buid-up and the development of scar tissue and to just overall help the chest to heal quicker.  I supose it's up for debate on the overall effectiveness of the vest.  My PS said i'd wear one for 30 days and i've read other guys here say just a couple days or in some cases, not at all.  

[Grandpa Bambu]

or in some cases, not at all.  

Doc Fielding told me that a compression vest was not necessary.

John.

[Seattle000]

I am wearing a compression vest now and it's not visible at all. I've been wearing it for almost two weeks and was told to wear it for at least 6 weeks day and night and then several weeks during the day only.