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

asked 1 year ago by NanaMakeover in Texas
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: bra, preparation

Trying to get all of my supplies for my Mommy Makeover (TT, BL, & Aug) on 4.5.11 & not sure of what type or size of bras to get for post-surgery. All I currently have are underwire. Vegas trip between pre-op visit & surgery, so my errand time will be limited so that's why I'm trying to get all done early.

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

Bra After Breast Surgery?

You may want to check with your plastic surgeon; it is very likely that you will wake up with a surgical bra and place. Otherwise, his/her office will likely have recommendations for you. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

What type of bras for augmentation and for lift?

Each surgeon has his or her preference depending on what they did at surgery and what they are trying to accomplish after surgery. If I am making an incision in the inframammary crease (lift or aug or both), I will not want a patient to wear an underwire...i want a firm fitting band that supports the crease, but not an underwire to dig into the incision. After lifts I want a bra cup to support the weight of the breast, after an augmentation I may want the tight skin of the breast... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift

Every surgeon has a preference in post surgical garments and specific instructions. Please refer to your post- surgical instructions. Best wishes!

Christine Sullivan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Post mommy makeover bra

The best answer I can give is to discuss this with your surgeon/staff as doctor preferences vary. Personally, I like a firm fitting sports bra, as it provides support and compression.

Beverly Friedlander, MD
Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

Post surgical garments / bras after mommy makeover

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... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Bras post surgery

Most surgeons have different preferences for post-op bra. Some want oversized ones so that dressings can be stuffed inside, and others want tighter fitting garments. I like the granny bras that front load or a sports bra that front loads( clips or zipper in front).

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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

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!

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

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

Since you're undergoing a triple procedure in one sitting it would be smart to use one garment which helps support the abdomen after the TT but also has a bras incorporated into it for good breast support for the BL -Aug.. Please call your surgeon for more details. (In our centre we provide this garment to our patients t.)

Erel Laufer, M.D.
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

The best bra after breast augmentation

There are very many bras which will work comfortably after breast augmentation and it was our impression that most surgeons provided what they like the best. We place our patients into a soft cup, non underwire, conforming bra after augmentation. The bra will give and hug the implant yet hold the breast still to allow comfortable healing. We buy our bras out of New York, Warner's has been a popular one with our staff, looks better than 'surgical' stuff and will work out for... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Front Zip or Clasp Sports Bras Work Best After Breast Surgery

After any breast surgery that requires a post-operative garment, there are lots of options. There are some specifically designed medical garments, but they can be pretty expensive. Sometimes a soft sports bra that zips or clasps in front will do the trick. Buy a few different sizes and see which one works best afterwards. It is easier if they do not have any molded cups in them, and certainly no underwire either. If there is any doubt, just check with your... more

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon

Different bras for different surgeries

The type of bra that your surgeon recommends after a surgical intervention can be variable. As a general rule, a sports bra without an underwire is used following a breast reduction or breast lift. What to wear after breast augmentation depends on the surgeon. Some prefer a conforming bra without and underwire, others prefer the underwire. Ask your surgeon what he/she prefers.