Can I wear a tank top to bed 10 days after breast augmentation?

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Is it okay to wear a tank top to bed 10 day after my breast augmentation? It isn't too tight or too loose but fits snug like a sports bra. The sports bra's rub on my incisions making them hurt overnight so I'm trying to find a better alternative. Also just for record. I was a small 32 B before surgery. I got 325 CC's silicon gel under the muscle. Thank you.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

I would recommend you ask your surgeon what their opinion is. If the sports bra is irritating your incisions that isn’t a good thing. However, if you’ve been advised to wear a sports bra then you should continue to do so. You may want to try a different bra or keep the strap off of your incision somehow.

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

The recommendations will vary depending on your surgeons practice and experience. It is my advise you follow his recommendations.  In my practice I recommend my patients use a special support bra without any underwire or push up for the first four weeks at all times.

Steven Vath, MD · Answer

I would defer to your Plastic Surgeon's post-op recommendation, however, in my practice, I am comfortable with my patients switching to a comfortable bra (or snug-fitting tank) of their choice after one week.

Leo Lapuerta, MD · Answer

This is a question we here most often.  However, it is best to contact your Plastic Surgeon and ask what their protocol is.  Most of the time it is required to wear the sports bra for 6 weeks before jumping in to a tank top.  You might want to try and apply a small gauze around the incision to help ease the pain you are feeling. Best of luck !

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

so ask your surgeon what else may work for you as implants can still shift at this point.  My patients are either using a band (no bra needed) or a leisure bra with light support, depending on where their implants are positioned.

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