Post Op Bra and Medications?

asked 1 year ago by DaleAnn82 in Dequincy, LA
Latest answer by Robert M. Grenley, MD
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Tags: bra, medication

I am assuming this varies from doctor to doctor and I plan on asking my PS these questions as well, but I was wondering how the majority would answer these questions. Will I need to buy a post op bra or will/should it be provided by my surgeon? I've heard about "silicone" bandages or something along those lines for scarring after surgery. Are these good to use? Amica Montana pills, vitamin E and B? Are these reccomended and safe?

5 answers to Post Op Bra and Medications?

Post op bra and meds for breast augmentation

Every surgeon has a different approach. I have my patients buy a bra that meets my specifications (we have a list of acceptable bras, no underwire but firm-fitting band in the inframammary fold), I put them in a bandeau to stabalize the implants initially but how long depends on what I am trying to accomplish, which varies from patient to patient in terms of tissue tightness, need to stretch a tight or constricted lower pole, etc. I have my patients on antibiotics post-operatively, I... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

After Breast Augmentation Garment and Vitamins

Each office will have their own policy, but I provide a soft cup, front opening bra that is placed on the patient before waking up from surgery. Once the incision has healed I recommend silicone sheeting to be used over the incision for scar management. Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedy that many believe helps with swelling and bruising. I inform my patients of this but it is optional. I do recommend that my patients take a good multiple vitamin that does not have... more

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

Breast Implants, Bras, and You

Yes Post op Bras are incredibly helpful early in the post operative course. Sports bras are forgiving as the material in the bra allows for patient swelling. After 1-2 weeks, patients that have had sub glandular should use underwire. Sub muscular should NOT use underwire simply becuase sub muscular implants tend to ride higher. As the new capsule is forming, we don't want to hold the breasts up to high.

Charles Virden, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon

www.virdenmd.com

Breast Implants, Post Op Bra, and Medications

You are correct, every plastic surgeon will have their own postoperative breast augmentation protocol regarding the use of bra use, scar management, massage, etc... If your surgeon wants you to use a specific post operative bra, this will usually be provided by the office. If, however, your surgeon does not have a preference regarding your post operative breast augmentation bra, he/she may suggest you simply buy the sports bra, or other bra, of your choice. I do not... more

Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.jaimeperezmd.com

Good questions for your consultation

The use of garments is at times necessary to control implant postion in the early post operative period. The need to use such garments depends on the tightness of your breast envelope, whether the implant is position under or overtop of the muscle, and the philosophy of your treating doctor. For example, tight lower pole of the breast along with submuscular implant placement often pushed the implant too superiorly in the early post operative period. This high implant position can... more

Chen Lee, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon

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