Can I go braless for a few hours, five days after my breast augmentation?

In my practice, wearing a bra post-op is completely optional. My patients do not have special bras placed or recommended after surgery. A rapid recovery with return to normal activities in four days is usual, including driving. Post op, patients are asked to raise their hands overhead five times an hour. This helps speed recovery and decreases muscle stiffness. The majority of patients are lifting their hands overhead to wash their hair in 24 hours, and lifting normal weight objects and driving in four days. Surgery is done with cautery dissection, so there is no bleeding; bruising is minimal if any.

If you had a completely routine augmentation, it's probably fine.If you had a lift, or internal plication sutures, or something else at the same time as your augmentation, your surgeon may have other ideas.Best to call your surgeon's office directly, and ask.

Good question and a very common concern.  Post operative instructions do differ from one surgeon to another so best to go with the advice of your physician.  Best of luck.

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has different recommendations for postoperative care. You really should check with your surgeon regarding their recommendations for you as they are the only one that knows exactly what was done. Best, Dr. Kludt

You should ask your plastic surgeon if he/she is comfortable with you going braless or what other options you might have for your Christmas party. Without any knowledge how your breast implants size, whether it's above or below the muscle and how your surgery went 5 days ago it's otherwise impossible to answer your question. Best, Dr. ALDO

Thank you for your question. Remember, it is best to be seen in person by a double-board-certified plastic surgeon for precise diagnosis and treatment.

    There should be no reason why you could not go braless or wear a bralette at five days after your breast augmentation.  I have patients wear a loose fitting bra initially to hold their dressings in place but the bra is not needed.  Overdoing it, with regard to physical activity in the first two weeks, is more of a concern.  Discuss with your surgeon and good luck.

should be tolerated well but you must be protective of them and not participate in activities that could lead to problems like swinging from chandeliers, jumping in a pool (heated), or anything vigorous or bouncy as you could create a problem where you could bleed... and now you have a problem.  And its always best to get the OK of your surgeon.

I think it's fine. Personally I don't insist on bras after augmentation. Don't get drunk and fall on your new boobs!

Thank you for your question.  Every surgeon will have a slightly different opinion on this one.  I always recommend wearing a sports bra for 2-3 weeks 24 hours a day after breast augmentation.  However, I would tell you that I have no problem with you going without a bra for the event you described.  To be sure, speak with your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendation.  Best wishes!