How long should bandages stay on after breast aug?

Apart from plaster on the wound for a week I do not usually use bandages. If implants are over the muscle I usually advice to wear a sport bra six weeks after surgery. if implants are under muscle I usually advice a sport bra for four weeks and a breast band for the first two weeks after surgery

Thanks for your questionEvery surgeon has their preferred approach to dressings so please do follow you surgeon's advice.Usually patients can shower almost immediately followed by patting the tape then using a hairdryer on a warm setting to dry everything fuller. We have had no problem with this approach for over a decade.Return to the clinic and seek adviceGood luck!Paul Banwell London

It's important to understand that every surgeon has his own post-operative wound management routine. These routines vary for a variety of reasons.In our practice, we place steri-strips over the wound edges following breast augmentation for approximately two to three weeks. For the first 24 hours, the wound is covered with a gauze dressing. After 24 hours, dressings are removed and patients are allowed to shower. At this point, patients are switched to a sports bra.If you have questions about your post-operative wound care, it's important to contact your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to clarify his rationale.

I don't use any post-operative bandage other than a small amount of skin glue.  I usually recommend a shower at 48 hours post op.  I would discuss your concerns with your doctor.

I typically like to remove the dressings in 48 to 72 hours.  This allows me to evaluate the incision, allows the patient to shower and to have the patient start to place fresh dressings daily.

Dr. ES