After your cosmetic surgery, patients have a snug elastic compression sleeveless vest that is to be worn over the chest area to control swelling and bleeding, and to help skin shrink to fit the new contour. Patients will need to wear this compression garment continuously for ten days (apart from taking it off for a shower) after cosmetic surgery. After this time, patients may wear the garment, if feel the need for only a few hours in the day to help support the area in the last few weeks of the healing process, which can last 2-3 months. Are there Scars?