Do I Need a Post Op Bra or Do I Keep Wearing the Stretch Tube Given by the Hospital?

I still have swelling on each side of each breast which will make wearing a standard bra (underwire or not) difficult. I am told i will need to get a sports bra instead and wondered which sorts people have had success with. I am in Australia.

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by alphabetty in Melbourne, 07

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Post op bra or compression garment

Every surgeon undertaking breast surgery has their own routine for post op dressings. We want our patients to be comfortable and to have light compression which assists healing but not tight pressure which can damage tissue or skin (through cutting off its circulation leading to necrosis). Don't forget you might have numb spots postop for awhile which can be damaged without you being aware of that. In my practice, we use bulky paper pads on the wound which absorb ooze or spots,... more

Best bras after breast augmentation with breast implants.

Best thing to do is ask your board certified Plastic Surgeon that performed your surgery how he/she wants to help shape your breasts after breast augmentation.

Bra after breast augmentation

It is advisable not to wear an underwire bra or a garment with seams which would rub on your areas of swelling. Any good sports bra would be beneficial. One that hooks in the front which does not require you to pull it over your head would be preferable.

Post op breast support

Thank you. I have routine with all breast surgery patients. All should wear a special bra. comfortable none wired ( it could be sport or any similar, and have a wide base to support the breasts, in BA I ask them to wear the upper belt to avoid the high riding). That would be the standard for all. However, every surgeon , and every case is different. The best.

Bra After Breast Surgery?

Thank you for the question. Every surgeon has a different routine. it would be in your best interest to seek advice directly from him/her since he/she knows exactly what procedure was performed and what form of support would be most effective. Best wishes.