What Kind of Bras Are Needed After a Breast Lift & Augmentation?

A #bra may be placed at the time of surgery or a day or two after the #BreastLift and #Augmentation . The bra acts as a “dressing,” holding the breasts in position. If the bra feels too tight or hurts, switch immediately to sports type bra that feels comfortable. You should wear the bra at all times for at least three weeks. You will probably be more #comfortable if you do not wear an #underwire bra. You should always use support

In the vast majority of patients who undergo
combination breast lift, breast augmentation surgery, we utilize a compressive
support bra in the immediate postoperative period.There are exceptions but these are rare.This bra helps minimize swelling and makes
patients more comfortable.It also
decreases the potential for displacement of new breast implants within the
newly formed breast pocket.The vast majority of patients are switched to a sports
bra one week after surgery.They wear
this bra for about six weeks and in most cases, are able to switch to an under
wire bra at that time.It’s important to realize that every patient’s situation
is unique.It’s also important to
realize that every surgeon has unique protocols.For this reason, the management of
compression garments needs to be individualized.It’s important to discuss this issue with
your surgeon prior to surgery.

Your plastic surgeon will be able to recommend a garment for you that will be best suited to the surgery you have had. 

After surgery, surgeons recommend a variety of garments and bras.  The recommendation is individualized as every patient is different and the procedures performed may be different from patient to patient.  So, the best option would be do discuss with your surgeon or your surgeon's coordinator about what supplies are needed after surgery.  For our patients having mommy makeover, abdominoplasty, breast lift, major liposuction, etc we provide the initial garment to wear the first few days after surgery.  We then usually recommend more comfortable garments such as Spanx or Yummy Tummy type products which can be purchased in most department stores.  

 

Good Luck.

It seems like all surgeons have their preferences for garments, so I would recommend that you ask your surgeon, if he/she does not suppy the garment post op.  I typically tell my breast aug/lift patients to choose a good supportive sports bra with no underwire that has the same diameter/chest wall dimension that they currently wear, and cup size for what they are striving to achieve.  Good luck!