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Wearing a Compression Band for 6 Months After Breast Augmentation?
After surgery the doctor told me to wear something like compression band above my breast constantly for no less than 6 month… Isn’t it...
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"Compression" Bra Versus "Sports" Bra
What is the difference between a compression bra & a sports bra? Although my surgeon provides a compression bra after surgery, I will need some...
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Pros and Cons of Surgical Bra Vs. Sports Bra After Breast Augmentation?
Is it safe to wear a sports bra while recovering from breast augmentation surgery, or should I invest in a surgical bra? Does it depend on each person?
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Best Garments and Gadgets for Recovery from Breast Augmentation?
Since my last breast augmentation 20 years ago, it appears that many new post-op items have come onto the market including: compression bras with...
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Is It Normal for my Breast to Look This Way 5 Days Post Op? (photo)
I just had surgery and had a bilateral breast augmentation with smooth rnd mod plus profile saline. My right breast was about 50cc larger than my left...
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Are Post Surgery Bra's for Support or to Keep Compression?
I am 11 days out and the bra is my only issue. I am wearing an XL sports bra but by the end of the day my breats and back or tingling like it is too...
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Do I Need a Post Op Bra or Do I Keep Wearing the Stretch Tube Given by the Hospital?
I still have swelling on each side of each breast which will make wearing a standard bra (underwire or not) difficult. I am told i will need to get a...
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I Accidentally Dried my Compression Bra, and I Am Very Itchy. Should I Call my Doctor About This?
I'm on my third day after breast augmentation. I accidentally dried my Compression Bras in the dryer after having breast augmentation. The braw is...
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How Long After Breast Lift and Augmentation Do I Need to Wear the Surgical Bra?
I had a full breast lift and a 700cc silicone breast augmentation. Is it necessary for me to wear a sports bra for 3-6 months and also to bed? I would...
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Should I be concerned? Received Revision BA to Correct Problems and Still No Difference.
I went in for a Breast Augmentation in December about 2 weeks or so later the right breast was sitting noticibly higher than the left breast. My P.S....
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Compression Bra over Long Terms Okay?
Hi , we all know that it can be somehow beneficial to wear a compression bra after BA, but would it be ok to wear it for longer periods of time...
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