Is it safe to wear an underwire bra if I have breast implants?

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7 answers to “Is it safe to wear an underwire bra...”

A: Underwire bra after breast implants is a common question

By Robert Vitolo, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

The use of an under-wire bra is a common question asked by many of my patients. Depending on the placement of an implant (sub-muscular or sub-glandular) I normally recommend that my patients refrain from wearing an under wire bra for a few weeks to a few months post-operatively. The pressure points from the... more

A: Treat yourself to a better fitting bra

By Lavinia Chong, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to wear an underwire bra, one year after your saline breast aug. Moreover, wearing a good supportive bra will help preserve your aesthetic results. Have you ever found any attractive, nonunderwire bras? I don't think they exist, unless you shop in the... more

A: Push up bra after Breast Augmentation

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

I usually allow my patients to start wearing a regular bra at 8 weeks. A push up bra, I generally discourage that until the implants have settled, which is at about 4 months time. At that point I feel that it is okay. Hope that answers your question.

A: Wearing an underwire bra after the first few weeks should be fine.

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

I have my patients wear a sports bra 24 hours/day (except to shower) the first 3 weeks. After this, I allow my patients to wear an underwire bra as long as it is comfortable for them even if they have an inframammary incision.

A: Underwire bra after implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

During the early post-op period I do not recommend wearing underwire bras. Mainly because if I have used a fold incision, the wire can dig into the incision and cause damage. Another reason is that in some patients the skin of the breast is numb initially after surgery, and again, they may not feel... more

A: You should be able to wear an underwire if you want to...

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You should be able to wear an underwire if you want to do so. I allow my patients to start at 2 weeks after surgery even if they have an incision in the crease. I have never seen a patient yet who has a problem with that plan even though I used to be more hesitant to allow the underwire.

A: At one year after having breast augmentation, it should...

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

At one year after having breast augmentation, it should be fine to wear an underwire bra. For the first few weeks after surgery, I ask my patients to not wear an underwire bra if we placed the incision underneath the breast in the crease. But after everything heals, you shouldn't hurt it by wearing an... more