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- Introduction
- How It Is Done
- Patient Photographs
- What to Expect After Surgery
- Complications
- Care After Surgery
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Male Breast Reduction - Care After
Surgery
- A small amount of bloody drainage on the breast dressing is normal.
- The dressing is removed on the day after surgery. You can then bathe and shower when you return home. It is okay to get the wounds wet. There will be semi-transparent adhesive tapes (Steri-StripsTM) on the incisions. These usually stay on for several days. If any are coming off, go ahead and remove them.
- Avoid strenuous activities for two weeks after surgery. Avoid any heavy lifting for two weeks. This helps avoid excessive swelling.
- Most patients are able to return to work within a week after surgery. If your work is physical you will require two weeks off.
- Strenuous exercise (running, aerobics, tennis) should be avoided for three weeks. However, milder exercise such as walking can be resumed one week after surgery. Your activity is unrestricted one month after surgery.
- Once the tapes are removed, apply antibiotic ointment to the incisions, particularly any areas of crusting, twice daily. The crusts gradually come off on their own.
- Bruising is normal and usually goes away within a few weeks. Swelling is also to be expected and takes a month or two to resolve. The bruising may extend to the abdomen and sides due to gravity.
- Don't use any aspirin or aspirin-containing products for at least two weeks before surgery and two weeks after surgery. Use acetaminophen (Tylenol®) instead. This helps avoid excessive bleeding at surgery.
- Notify the office immediately if one breast appears to be getting much larger than the other. This could signal a hematoma, which requires prompt surgical attention
- Wear a garment that provides gentle compression of the chest, such as a tight-fitting athletic shirt (Under Armour® is one brand). This helps limit swelling and most patients feel better with some mild compression.
