Will I have to take time off from work after getting male breast reduction surgery?

Will I have to take time off from work after getting male breast reduction surgery?

Steve Fallek (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director, Face Focus Medical Spa, New York City) gives expert video advice on: How is a male breast reduction procedure performed?; Who should get a male breast reduction?; Is male breast reduction painful? and more...

Because the garment and the dressings are hidden by a shirt or a suit, you shouldn't have to take that much time off from work after a male breast reduction. It will be painful for about a day or two, but pain medications should really address those areas. If you need to get back to work, you can consider doing the breast reduction procedure on a Thursday or Friday and then potentially be back to work either Monday or Tuesday.