How long until fluid leaves?

[dark_nite]

Just got it done on wednesday, mostly tissue, some fat. Lots of fluid.

also my surgeon didn't say anything about a vest... let me call him.

[annoyed30]

i would say that you probably need a vest.  That is what keeps the swelling/fluid down.  I wore a vest for 3 weeks 24/7 and then went for a follow up.  The doc pulled about 25 cc's of fluid out of each side.  I went back 3 days later and he pulled about 2 cc's out.  I am to go back a couple more times and pull the fluid out again. Wearing the compression vest forces the skin to stay flat against the chest/muscle and create the flat chest that you are looking for.  I am extremely happy with my results thus far and i figure after 1 more week i will be done with compression vest and done with pulling fluid.  Definitely check with your doc about the vest b/c IMO i think it is a big part of recovery.

[dark_nite]

this is so frustrating

[Hi_Top_Guy]

dark_nite, how's it going now? I think I read on another thread that your doctor drained some more fluid.

Hopefully things are much better since you posted this.

[Wonderman]

Hang in there!  Hopefully you will see the results you wanted.  I plan to go back for a second op.  guess my expectations were too high the first time.