How Soon After a Breast Reduction Can You Start Shopping for Bras?

Question

I am 1 month post op but I still appear to be swollen.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Wait until all your swelling has subsided so that you can be fitted properly. Continue to follow your instructions and reach out to your surgeon with any concerns. Best wishes!

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

I advise my patients to wait for the swelling to subside completely before wearing regular bras. This process usually takes up to three months. After three months, you can shop for new bras that fit your new breast size. Best of luck to you.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

The final appearance, shape, and movement are not exactly the same as normal breasts. The surgically enlarged breasts do not move in the same way as normal breasts. They tend to be firmer. The contours are usually somewhat different than normal breasts. In some patients these discrepancies may be rather noticeable. Although every effort is made to place the implants symmetrically, complete symmetry is rarely achieved. Immediately after surgery, the breasts are swollen and firmer. The final shape and size is approximated after 2 to 3 months, but up to one year may be required for the end result.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.I would suggest that you wait at least 6 months before shopping for anything but inexpensive bras. It will take that period of time for the breast to start taking final “shape”.

Best wishes.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Swelling can persist for a minimum of 6-9 months after surgery. Therefore it is difficult to assess the final size unitil that time has transpired. Therefore, I would wait at least this amount of time before investing in any expensive bras.

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