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Is it okay to wear sports bras prodominantly with implants?

asked 10 months ago by tinaHP in Arkansas
Latest answer by Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Question viewed 581 times
Tags: 2 years post-op, sports bra

I have had my breast implants for 2 1/2 years with no problems. Recently I have been wearing sports bra's more than my regular bra's. I like the way they contain my breast and actually make them appear somewhat smaller. Is this okay?

14 answers to Is it okay to wear sports bras prodominantly with implants?

Sports Bra after breast implants

Sports bra offers extra support, great after augmentation. Even more beneficial after large augmentation because by controlling mobility of implants better, may (theoretically) prevent excess skin stretching in response to pressure from the implants.

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

Support for Breast Implants: Sports bras are ok

Sports bras do provide enough support for breast implants after breast augmentation. They can be too bulky to wear daily but if it works then continue as it does not pose any negatives. More support is probably better than less on an augmented breast secondary to the increased weight. I hope this helps. Dr. Trussler

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drtrussler.com

Sports Bra's after Breast Augmentation Surgery

Wearing a sports bra is completely fine to continue to wear for comfort and for aesthetic purposes. Wearing a sports bra will help with preventing your breast from sagging. If you do not use the sports bra I would suggest using a bra that gives you adequate support.

J. Gregory Kjar, M.D.
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Bra type after Breast Surgery

At this point, you may wear any undergarment you like and are comfortable in. Wearing a sports bra predominately should not affect the results of your breast augmentation in any way.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Sports Bra and Breast Augmentation

A sports bra is fine to wear after breast augmentation. At 2 1/2 years out from surgery, you should be able to wear any style of bra you wish. Good Luck

Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Sportsbra after augmentation

Good support after breast augmentation helps decrease skin laxity and implant malposition. A sports bra is a good way to provide this support. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Wearing sports bra exclusively years after breast aug- beneficial

Hi Tina, I think wearing sports bras exclusively years after your breast augmentation procedure is a great idea! Providing strong- long term support will help minimize damage done to tissue by heavy implants. So, if you can tolerate wearing them - go for it! Best wishes, Dr. H

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Sports bras are ok to wear after breast augmentation

If you prefer a sports bra to a traditional underwire bra, that is perfectly fine. The type of bra you wear is completely up to you, once you've recovered from your surgery. Since it's been two years since your procedure, the bra type is not very important at all. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Do Bras Matter After Breast Augmentation?

In the early weeks after breast augmentation a good supportive bra is valuable. I generally suggest a sports bra that opens in the front. This keeps down swelling and makes the early phase more comfortable. After the first month, I recommend avoiding a underwire bra for about six months. The pressure from the wire can seal off a portion of the pocket before it is well established and can result in malpositioning of the implant. After six months any... more

Mary Lee Peters, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.maryleepetersmd.com

Sports Bra after Implants

Yes, in fact that is what I recommend to my patients. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Sports bras after breast augmentation are okay

There are no issues with wearing a sports bra after breast augmentation. Immediately after surgery, I place my patients in a post-op surgery bra designed to help position implants and reduce breast swelling. After a couple of weeks, I allow my patients to wear whichever bra they want.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Any bra works two years after breast implants

Ideally, by six months to one year after breast augmentation, implants are the last thing on your mind. If your augmentation has gone well the breast and implant will blend well together and move and feel as one. Your should and can wear any bra you wish and if the sports bra is good for you, fine. The only time the implant word need come up is during a regular mammogram. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

No problems with wearing sports bra

I see no problems in wearing a sports bra two and half years after your breast augmentation. I do recommend that you get good support for your larger breasts. Otherwise, without good support for your breasts, you could develop premature sagging of your breasts. see video

James Tang, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Sports Bra v. Regular Bra with good support

Sports bra are ok only if they have a defined cup preferably with under wire support. When you have had breast enlargement, the weight of the implants is supported by your own tissue which can gradually stretch the tissue in the lower part of your breasts and droopiness. The implants and your breasts should be supported by a tight well formed under wired bra that has a non stretchy cup. If your sports bra does not have the characteristics mentioned above is not a good bra to wear after... more