When can I stop wearing a bra at night after Breast Augmentation? My operation was 7 weeks ago and all is well.

Ultimately your Plastic Surgeon and his or her team will need to give you the final advice regarding bras at night. However it is highly likely you have worn your garment 24/7 long enough.How long patients are instructed to wear a bra depends very much on the surgeon. There are important factors such as pocket dissection technique, closure as well as implant type (textured implants are usually managed differently than smooth devices) that need to be taken into consideration. Immobilization can last as little as 1 week and in some cases can be recommended up to 2 months.Once the desired time of support has passed most patients can return to all activities including swimming etc.Give your PS a call and I'm sure advice will be forthcoming.Best of luck in your recovery.Dr Nodwell

Thank you for your question.  It is always best to consult with your operating surgeon with questions related to post operative care as each surgeon has their own unique set of post operative instructions for their poatients to adhere to.  With kind regards,Lane F. Smith, M.D., F.A.A.C.S., F.A.O.H.N.S., F.A.B.F.P.R.S.Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question.  In my practice, I ask patients to wear a light weight compression sports bra for 24 hours/day for the first 4 weeks and I allow patients to return to normal activities between 4-6 weeks post-op depending upon how they are healing.  With that said, it is really up to your plastic surgeon to decide when you can discontinue use of the bra at night and when you can begin swimming.   Please follow up with your operating surgeon to discuss their specific recovery and post operative protocols as they are most familiar with your procedure and recovery thus far.  I hope this helps and I wish you the best in your recovery.  

It's always best to ask your surgeon what he or she recommends. On average I have my patients wearing a sports bra for about a week. The purpose is to help re-establish the crease under their breasts. So at one week after breast augmentation surgery they can sleep without a bra. My patients are swimming by the 21st day. Hope this information is helpful. Good luck to you. For more information on this and similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

I do not prescribe a specific garment post-operatively in most cases.  Best to ask your surgeon what his preference is.