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

There is no right answer to "how long do bandages stay on after breast augmentation"? Each surgeon has different techniques and protocols. I, for example, perform about 5 breast augmentations per week and use a rapid-recovery technique that uses NO bandages.  You should follow your surgeon's advice and I am sure they can get you in sooner if you have concerns.

Some surgeon like to leave bandages like steri strips on for a longer time to improve the appearance of a scar due to the pressure on the incision.  This may be your surgeon's strategy.  

Hello and thanks for your post. Different doctors will time bandage removal differently. If you're feeling uncomfortable waiting then you should inform the office and most likely they'll get you in a little sooner, is possible. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.

There is no simple answer to this question because there are multiple types of bandages as well as multiple reasons that surgeons utilize certain bandages.  In general, if you are not seeing drainage, smelling any odors, or seeing any significant changes with redness or swelling, then the bandages you have on are most likely doing their job and not causing any problems.  As I have moved away from bandages after my breast augmentation procedures, there are indications and reasons that I may still use them from time to time.  You should feel very comfortable contacting your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and mentioning your concerns, and I would expect you would get guidance that could ease your concerns.

Every surgeon has a way of doing their professional work and they also have their dressing protocols after breast augmentation surgery. There is no actual set period that bandages should stay after surgery. It all depends on the surgeon’s directions on when is the right time to remove the bandages after surgery results. Please consult your surgeon for his or her instruction.