Whether you are in the process of changing your gender, or need to minimize your breasts for a special outfit, or you are tired of unwanted attention, chest wrapping could be a solution to your problem. This process may sound scary, but it's actually quite simple. Here are the instructions on how to bandage the chest.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Sports Bra
Step 1. Find two good sports bras
Choose the smaller size that won't hurt you and won't prevent you from breathing. Lycra bras are best for bandages.
Step 2. Put on the first bra as normal
Step 3. Put on the second bra inside out
Step 4. Adjust it so that it reduces the size of your breasts more efficiently
Typically the second bra is put 2.5 cm higher than the first.
Step 5. Put on a shirt and you should be good to go
This type of bandage rarely slips and can be quickly fixed in a few stealthy moves.
Method 2 of 2: Buy a Gynecomastia Band
Step 1. You can buy a double or triple headband for front compression
Step 2. Make sure you find the right size by consulting a size chart
Step 3. Don't wear it in bed
Step 4. To avoid the "single breast" effect, push the breast down and to the sides after wearing the band
Step 5. Here is an alternative / additional trick:
if you have large breasts you can try wearing one or two sports bras above and / or below the band. It is very helpful, especially to avoid the "single breast" effect.
Advice
- Black t-shirts are best for both methods because they hide details in shadow and even bras with dark colors.
- Try on bras before buying them. Wear them as shown above, then put on a shirt so you can see how they fit. If they don't sweat enough, try another brand or a smaller size.
- If you don't have bras that cover most of your back, make sure they cover at least the chest area.
- To further hide the chest you can use two or more layers of shirts or wear larger sizes.
- Sometimes it can be helpful to use a larger size for the second bra.
- If you have to wear a white dress, choose one with a ruffled front. This will make the bandage less noticeable. Wearing a t-shirt or something else underneath can be another solution, although sometimes the final effect could be a bit strange. Vests and ties are excellent solutions, if the occasion allows it.
- If you want to make a temporary bandage, use a fitted tank top and fold it several times, so that there are more layers on your chest, almost like a sports bra. Even if it won't compress much, it will still be useful for reducing the volume of the breasts and is above all a comfortable solution.
Warnings
- Many people notice that if the bandage is done daily, it reduces the density of the breast tissue. This can lead to smaller, lower and sagging breasts. If you don't want to bandage your breasts for the rest of your life or if you don't want to opt for a long-term solution, or if you are unsure of the long-term effects, don't overuse bandages. Wearing a sling every day for a couple of months can permanently alter the shape of your breasts.
- For the same reason, don't sleep with the headband on. Wraps for gynecomastia, or those made especially for transsexuals, are much safer than ordinary ones, but it is still not recommended to sleep in them: you would not be able to notice if it becomes annoying and you could run the risk of breaking a rib.
- Try not to wear a headband for more than eight hours; twelve hours is the absolute limit and in any case the bandages should not be worn for so long on a regular basis. Wearing a sling for too long can dramatically increase the risk of bruises, growths, rib fractures, aches, and back pain.
- Never use a common headband. The material will in fact stretch due to breathing. Over time the band will lose its elasticity. Each time you bundle your breasts, the band will get tighter and tighter causing muscle damage and lung problems. If you can't afford to buy a gynecomastia band, just use sports bras.
- While there is no concrete research linking bandage to breast cancer, it can create growths that, even if benign, can lead to expensive, painful and unnecessary doctor visits.
