As soon as your surgeon allows it. Over the internet we all have are own preferences. Mine is 6 weeks but I have heard some docs allow no bra at 3 weeks. ONLY follow your surgeons advise. From MIAMI DR. B
Hi Anna1965. It is very important that you wear a bra 24/7 for at least 6 weeks after mastopexy with augmentation. Remember that the augmentation is working against the lift. The lift is trying to fight the effects of gravity and lift the breast; the implant added more weight to the breast and thus the effects of gravity on the breast are amplified. This pulling of gravity on the breast will obviously work against the lift. The bra will counter this "pull" on the breast. By wearing the bra, you will reduce the effects of gravity on the breast. I have my patients wear a snug sports bra for at least 6 weeks, day and night. Even after 6 weeks, you should wear a bra as much as possible. It will not do your lift any good to have you "bouncing" around. Hope this helps. Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD, MS