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After Gynecomastia Surgery:
When can you return to normal daily life?

Discussion about surgery recovery in an office setting.
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Returning to work

  • You may return to light duty work 48 hours after surgery.
  • For jobs that require heavy lifting, we can write you a doctors note until cleared for upper body lifting.
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Driving after surgery

  • You are cleared to drive 24 hours after surgery as long as you are not on pain medication and feel capable.
  • If you take pain medication, you will need someone to drive you.
Post-surgery exercise guidance and weightlifting safety.
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Working out after surgery

  • No workout restrictions immediately prior to surgery.
  • Light walking is ok after surgery.
  • Limit range of motion 1 week after surgery.
  • Avoid upper body lifting or breaking a sweat for 6 weeks post op.