How long must I wear sports bra after breast augmentation while I am sleeping and when I am working out?

We recommend for our patients to wear support as much as possible during the first 6 months after surgery. We recommend sleeping in the bra x 6 months. We do not recommend chest work outs for 6 weeks. Once patients start working out again, we recommend for them to wear the bra x 3 months. Some patients feel more comfortable always wearing the bra to work out to give more support. You should check with your surgeon for his/her specific recommendations. 

It's a great question. Your surgeon is the only one who can give you specific advice. In my office I don't use any special bras and my patients leave the operating room with only two Band-Aids. I don't do any wrapping either. After one week, most women will wear a band bra, or loose fitting sports bra. I recommend avoiding underwire bras for six weeks.

Hello,Thank you for your question. Most Plastic Surgeons will ask that you avoid wearing underwire for at least 2 months post op and choose a soft, supportive bra. Many surgeons supply a surgical bra. I advise my patients to continue long term support by wearing a soft bra at night on an ongoing basis. All the best

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon

A professionally manufacture post surgical bra. Avoid underwire bras for three months. breast exercises are helpful in allowing the implant to settle into a more supple envelope. I think about 3 months of breast exercises are sufficient. The only contraindication to breast exercises is when textured anatomical implants are used. Best of luck!!