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How Important is It to Wear my Surgical Bra?

I am currently 10 days post op and have been told by my doctor to wear my surgical bra for up to 6 weeks. I currently am only wearing it at night as it is VERY uncomfortable and gives me hideous shaped breast when worn under t shirts. I have 425cc high profile saline implants under the muscle. They look amazing when I'm not wearing the surgical bra. I'm just wondering how important it really is to wear this thing 24/7. I know some doctors require no surgical bras post op. I'm confused??

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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by Ambam10 in San jacinto ca

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The bra IS critical after breast augmentation

I have been doing breast augmentation for over 25 years and in the last 3 years I have become increasingly restrictive about wearing a specific bra I fit to the patient (not just any bra, but a specific brand and size that is fit to them by me). I ask that it be worn 24/7 X 3 months except showering. I also restrict any activity that might move the implants like running, jumping, pec weight training, yoga. That seems like a pain to most patients until I show them photos... more

Surgical Bra

Different surgeons use different techniques. Your surgeon should know the optimal post operative care for the surgery which he performs. You can always ask your surgeon if you can alter the postoperative care, but ensure that is a collaborative decision in order to ensure the best possible results.

Bra after Breast Augmentation?

Although the use of a surgical bra is probably not “critical”, I would suggest that it would be in your best interest to follow your plastic surgeons advise. Ultimately, he/she is responsible for your care ( not online consultants). You may want to run this question by him/her and you may be pleasantly surprised. Best wishes.

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Use of Surgical Bra after Breast implant

The use of surgical bra in the first 48 hours is to assist haemostesis in the surgical planes and in the pocket created for the implant. Its therefore is most important part for my patients .In the first ten days a surgical bra is supposed to take the weight of silicone gel implant which in fact are quite heavy for someone who never had any weight in front of the chest. And thereby helps to reduce the pain .However if the cup part of the surgical bra is too tight then it can becomes the... more

How important is it to wear a surgical bra after breast augmentation?

It is important to discuss the use of a surgical bra after breast augmentation with your plastic surgeon. Every patient heals differently after surgery. Surgical bras are important means of support during the post-operative period when the capsule is forming. I have some patients wear an underwire support bra during this stage if I want to maintain position of the implant to keep it from dropping if I am concerned that a patient's capsule is not strong enough. Other... more

The importance of surgical bras after breast augmentation

Wearing a bra after breast augmentation is for two main reasons - support and comfort. With your new breast implants, your breasts are now almost half a kilo heavier each! Your skin, soft tissues and breasts need some time to get used to carrying around that extra weight, and a good comfortable surgical (or sports) bra with supportive shoulder straps will take the weight off your breasts and allow the healing and scar tissues to rebuild their strength in preparation for permanently taking... more

Surgical bras are for comfort, not for results

Quite a disagreement, however we believe the bra is for comfort, and should not make or break a result. If the breast pocket is just right a bra and band can provide comfort and speed settling in. If you look good and are comfortable we would tell you to go without if you wished.

Surgical bra

Every surgeon is a bit different regarding the surgical bra issue. It is really a question you should ask your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Surgical bra after augmentation

Hi, the usefulness of a surgical bra and how long to wear it is very debatable. I personally recommend a sport bra instead for better comfort and adequate support for 3 to 6 weeks, but I agree that you should discuss the options with your treating surgeon since he knows what's best based on his individual experience.

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