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Gynaecomastia
What can I expect afterwards?

Discomfort is an inevitable consequence of surgery. This may be made worse by movement and lifting. This improves with time as the swelling and bruising resolves.

You will normally be allowed home on the same day or the day after surgery depending on the procedure and your own circumstances. Painkillers will be provided for you to take as required. Also follow-up appointments will be arranged, normally with a nurse, a week after surgery and then with your surgeon six weeks later.

Time off work varies between one and four weeks depending on the nature of the surgery and your work. Two weeks would be the average.

Surgeons sometimes recommend a tight fitting elasticated vest after surgery to reduce the swelling. However, there is little medical evidence that this has significant benefits.

Your wounds should be kept dry for the first 48 hours. Thereafter, you may shower. If the dressings become soaked, they should be replaced.

 

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