I know it reduces swelling, but does wearing a bra at night make a difference int the shape of the breasts?
Answer: Wearing a bra after a mastopexy I recommend my patients wear a bra after mastopexy not to shape the breasts but to provide some support, compression, and hold the postoperative dressings in place. Generally most people don't find this to be too inconvenient or uncomfortable.
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Answer: Wearing a bra after a mastopexy I recommend my patients wear a bra after mastopexy not to shape the breasts but to provide some support, compression, and hold the postoperative dressings in place. Generally most people don't find this to be too inconvenient or uncomfortable.
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December 8, 2014
Answer: Yes, a bra (at night) after a mastopexy is generally a good idea Hello Tarna and thank you for your question. After a formal mastopexy, I always recommend that my patients wear a (non-underwire, may indent transverse incisions) soft/supportive for two-weeks more or less round-the-clock, and then two weeks more when on their feet/active. Thereafter other less supportive bras may be safe to wear. You are absolutely right that it limits swelling, and tension on the incisions (especially when relatively weak, up to 4-6 weeks post-op, as collagen is being formed) is to be minimized, if possible (which I why I also recommend scar taping during this period). Of course all of the above should be discussed with your surgeon, who knows your unique situation and surgical results/goals.
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December 8, 2014
Answer: Yes, a bra (at night) after a mastopexy is generally a good idea Hello Tarna and thank you for your question. After a formal mastopexy, I always recommend that my patients wear a (non-underwire, may indent transverse incisions) soft/supportive for two-weeks more or less round-the-clock, and then two weeks more when on their feet/active. Thereafter other less supportive bras may be safe to wear. You are absolutely right that it limits swelling, and tension on the incisions (especially when relatively weak, up to 4-6 weeks post-op, as collagen is being formed) is to be minimized, if possible (which I why I also recommend scar taping during this period). Of course all of the above should be discussed with your surgeon, who knows your unique situation and surgical results/goals.
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December 4, 2014
Answer: Bra and mastopexy Wearing a bra after mastopexy in the long run influences shape. It is advisable to wear your bra as your surgeon directs during the post op period.
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December 4, 2014
Answer: Bra and mastopexy Wearing a bra after mastopexy in the long run influences shape. It is advisable to wear your bra as your surgeon directs during the post op period.
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December 3, 2014
Answer: Wearing a bra after mastopexy Thank you for your question. Wearing a bra after a breast lift does help maintain shape by reducing swelling as you've stated. After the initial swelling has resolved, there is likely little benefit to wearing a support bra, most especially at night when you are lying flat in bed and the forces of gravity are not pulling down. Your surgeon may have a specific reason to have you wear your bra at night, so please consult with them prior to discontinuing use of night-time support bra. Best wishes!
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December 3, 2014
Answer: Wearing a bra after mastopexy Thank you for your question. Wearing a bra after a breast lift does help maintain shape by reducing swelling as you've stated. After the initial swelling has resolved, there is likely little benefit to wearing a support bra, most especially at night when you are lying flat in bed and the forces of gravity are not pulling down. Your surgeon may have a specific reason to have you wear your bra at night, so please consult with them prior to discontinuing use of night-time support bra. Best wishes!
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December 11, 2014
Answer: Does it do any good to wear a bra at night after a mastopexy? The bra does offer support while the breast are healing and helps to control swelling. I believe the bra does not shape the breasts, that is done in the operating room with the surgery. If you think about it, at night when you sleep on your side the breasts are hanging to the side. Constant pressure and gravity stretches skin and with time ( years) the breasts can fall down and to the sides. Gravity works again. In my estimation, being anti-gravitational is important.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery
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December 11, 2014
Answer: Does it do any good to wear a bra at night after a mastopexy? The bra does offer support while the breast are healing and helps to control swelling. I believe the bra does not shape the breasts, that is done in the operating room with the surgery. If you think about it, at night when you sleep on your side the breasts are hanging to the side. Constant pressure and gravity stretches skin and with time ( years) the breasts can fall down and to the sides. Gravity works again. In my estimation, being anti-gravitational is important.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery
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