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Gynecomastia Forum Doctors => Ask a Doctor => Topic started by: max86 on January 19, 2013, 11:28:42 PM

Title: duration for wearing vest
Post by: max86 on January 19, 2013, 11:28:42 PM
hi.. what is the amount of duration for which wear  the vest post op.. all the doctors i have visited keep on telling a different duration.. thank you
Title: Re: duration for wearing vest
Post by: Litlriki on January 21, 2013, 07:26:05 PM
I recommend compression for four weeks.  I like the vest for at least the first week, and thereafter, I allow the vest or a compression shirt (such as Under Armor).  Most surgeons I know recommend 4 to 6 weeks with compression. 

Rick Silverman
Title: Re: duration for wearing vest
Post by: Dr. Elliot Jacobs on January 21, 2013, 07:59:53 PM
I usually recommend 4-6 weeks of compression with a snug garment.

Dr Jacobs
Title: Re: duration for wearing vest
Post by: DrPensler on January 28, 2013, 10:44:32 AM
I think the comments here are very similar. I recommend four to eight weeks for compression.The great majority of patients are four weeks but if there is a large amount of excess skin with poor elasticity I would use eight weeks of compression.
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