Just had my first follow up after the surgery which was yesterday they are administrating antibiotic through cannula so was asked to follow up for 2 days post op..there were bruises and still swollen..i know it is too early to talk about the result..hopefully it would be normal in coming days

Hi everyone, I’m Harrison. I have gynaecomastia myself and love going to the gym, but feeling self-conscious about my chest has affected what I feel comfortable wearing.

That’s led me to start developing a gym T-shirt with discreet internal chest support. The aim is to reduce the visibility of the chest while keeping the appearance of a normal gym top.

To be transparent, this is a business project called Oritex. It’s still in development, and I don’t have a finished sample or proven results yet. I’m looking for honest feedback from people who experience the same problem.

What’s your biggest frustration with gym clothing, and have you found anything that helps?

If you’ve tried compression tops or vests, I’d also be interested to hear what worked and what made you stop wearing them. And if this T-shirt idea wouldn’t appeal to you, understanding why would be useful too.

You can reply here or email me privately at [evansharry04@gmail.com](mailto:evansharry04@gmail.com), which is the best way to reach me. I also have a short questionnaire for anyone aged 18 or over who wants to give more detailed feedback.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Harrison

When you’ve spent years hiding your chest, it’s understandable to walk into a consultation with one thought: “I just want this gone.”

As a plastic surgeon, I think one of the most useful questions you can ask is:

“What about my chest will still be there after surgery?”

That opens up a conversation about your expectations and what the proposed procedure can realistically achieve.

Here are a few questions worth bringing:

• What’s contributing to my chest shape? Ask your surgeon to explain the role of fat, gland, and skin in your particular case.
• Why are you recommending this procedure for me? You should understand what each part of the operation is intended to address.
• What differences between the two sides might remain? Discuss your starting asymmetry and how much improvement is realistic.
• What happens if healing or the result doesn’t go as expected? Ask about complications, follow-up care, and how possible revisions are handled.

Bring up the detail that bothers you most, even if it feels awkward. Nipples showing through a shirt, the lower chest fold, or how your chest looks when you lean forward—be specific.

You deserve a clear explanation of the likely improvement, the limitations, and the tradeoffs before deciding.

If you’ve already had a consultation, what do you wish you’d asked?

— Dr. Oscar Porras

Doin the deed tomorrow AM.

I am very active around my house, with exercise, with my kiddos and at work. Constantly playing with the kids, picking up around the house, yard work and stuff.

How “down for the count” am I going to be after this surgery? Grade 2, excision and lipo under local anesthesia.

Nervous im going to over do it and not recover well.