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Can I Wear Compression Tape Around my Breasts Instead of a Compression Bra for a Day? How Tight?

asked 6 months ago by apes13
Latest answer by Jeffrey Hartog, MD
Question viewed 161 times
Tags: 1 week post-op, compression garment, tape

i am a weeks and a half out of surgery 325cc under arm and muscle and need to get a spray tan for work and don't want strap lines, so was wondering is it alright to wear a compression wrap instead and how tight should i wrap it ???

5 answers to Can I Wear Compression Tape Around my Breasts Instead of a Compression Bra for a Day? How Tight?

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Compression garment and Spray Tan

I don't use compression garments for breast augmentations. However, it should not be an issue to take off the garment to get your spray tan.
Jeffrey Hartog, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Compression garment and spray tan

I do not use compression garments for breast surgery. Personally if you were my patient and everything is Ok, I wouldn't think it is a problem, but I would defer to your surgeon.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Compression post breast aug

I'm sure it would be fine to take the compression off for the spray tan. No problem. As the other surgeons say, it's polite to check with your surgeon. Call their office in the morning and check with the practice nurse who can follow it up for you. Good luck.
Howard Webster, MBBS, MBA

Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

www.arcplasticsurgery.com.au

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Compression tape during spray tan

Considering the brevity of a spray tan treatment I do not think your breasts would suffer if you remove the garment while being sprayed. However, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon before proceeding.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Compression Tape instead of Bra?

Thank you for the question. It would be in your best interest ( and respectful to your surgeon as well) to ask this question of him/her during one of your postoperative visits. He/she is responsible for your care and should be involved in these types of decisions. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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