Sleep Bra for Support After Breast Implants and Lift?

For women who exhibit excessive laxity of the skin and breat envelope preoperatively and for whom I believe may be at a higher rate for breast ptosis (sagging), I have recommended that they wear a sleep bra that provides gentle support and prevents the breasts from sliding outwards at night.
During the day I frequently recommend an IPEX style or Biofit bra without underwire. Jogbras are also excellent. Probably the most important factor is comfort so that the patient complies with bra use. I do believe it provides some protection against recurrent sagging but this is only my opinion and not scientifically validated.

It’s not unusual for patients to undergo breast
augmentation and breast lift surgery in combination. When these procedures are
performed together we typically have patients wear a compressive surgical support
bra for three weeks following surgery. After three weeks, patients are switched
to an athletic sports bra that’s worn for an additional three weeks. In the
early post-operative period, bras are worn day and night. After six weeks,
patients are switched to an underwire bra which is only worn during the day.After six weeks, we generally don’t recommend the use of
a bra at night following this type of surgery. Occasionally we see patients who
are more comfortable when they wear a sports bra while sleeping. When this
situation arises we have no problem with the use of a sleep bra. It’s important
to understand that each patient’s situation is unique. It’s therefore important
to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.

 Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. The question  regarding the use of bras is surprisingly common on this website;  there is no “standard” when it comes to the use of specific bras or garments after breast surgery. In other words, different plastic surgeons may have different practices when it comes to postoperative dressings/bras. Therefore, best to check with your plastic surgeon.   For example, in my practice, patients wake up with a surgical bra in place.  This surgical bra,  although not attractive, is supportive and used for about one month after surgery (some of my patients have been known to burn the bra ASAP). Then, patients transition to a soft sports bra. Wired bras are used when breast implants have reached their “final position” and patients have full sensation along the breast skin.   Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed.