How long after breast augmentation surgery do you have to wear the strap?

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When are you able to wear a bra or go in the sun and wear a bathing suit?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. In my practice for the cases that i recommend the strap i suggest it to be used for a month.Best regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for your questions.  With questions specific to your post-op protocol, it is best to seek the advice of your operating surgeon.  Although some of the steps are similar across the board, such as avoiding scars directly to sunlight, others are tailored to the patient at the surgeon's discretion.  All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Richard J. Restifo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The duration of the breast band depends on a lot of factors.  Often it is not needed at all. If it is needed, usually a textured implant  will require it for a longer time and an implant under the muscle will require it for a longer time. Usually it is left in place until the implants are close to their intended position.  The best approach is to ask your plastic surgeon; he or she will know exactly how the surgery was performed and weigh all of these factors to give you the best advice.  Best wishes.

Robert L. Steely, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Every plastic surgeon is different in their approach for post-operative care after a breast augmentation. In my practice, each patient receives a customized post-operative plan because not everyone heals the same way. I suggest you speak with your PS or contact their office to find out what their recommendation is for you. For many patients in my practice, wearing a regular (non push-up) bra or swimsuit 4 weeks after surgery is a possibility- however, I cannot stress enough the importance of having this conversation with your PS first. I hope this helps.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question. I recommend that after surgery my patients uses the strap for almost two months.

John J. Edney, MD · Answer

I presume the strap you are referring to is a narrow stretchable band with a Velcro connection placed at the top of your breasts.  If this is the case it has likely been placed to help hold the implants down to fill the lower part of your breasts.  When a subpectoral implant is placed the muscle can push the implants upwards and result in a higher than ideal position when healing is completed.  The Velcro strap helps prevent this.  Very likely your surgeon will discontinue this treatment when he or she is satisfied that your implants are in a good position.  Very often this takes 2-4 weeks.  I tell my patients that they can wear a sports bra immediately after surgery and refrain from wearing an underwire bra for 6 weeks.  Good luck

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Some surgeons recommend patients wear a strap on top of their chests after breast augmentation. I do not routinely use them.  Best to ask you surgeon. AS for a bra or sunbathing, I allow patients to go into a regular bra usually within about 6 weeks.  Sunbathing, I would want them to cover the incision with a block or tape.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

There are various types of breast augmentation protocols including using a strap to help push the implants down and bra use.  Your plastic surgeon will have his/her own protocol so you will have to touch base with your plastic surgeon to determine this.All the best,Dr Remus Repta

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has their own protocol and not everybody heals same. So please follow your PS instructions. Good luck

Robert Savage, MD (retired) · Answer

Always go first and foremost with your surgeons recommendation.Faceless online doctors have none of the details of your case and recommendations vary widely

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