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How long does it take to recover after gynecomastia surgery?

After surgery, you will have to wear bandages over your incision and keep the area clean. In some cases, a small tube known as a drain may be placed to prevent excess blood or fluid from accumulating in the wound. This drain is removed at a follow-up visit several days after surgery.

For the first week after the surgery, excessive strain such as lifting over 15lbs, weightlifting, or heavy exercise should not be attempted. After the first week, the amount of time before you can resume normal activities will depend on the amount of tissue that was removed. Returning to full physical activity without limitations is typically possible within three to four weeks.

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* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

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