Which type of bra to wear after breast implant removal?

August 14, 2015
Asked By:BrwnEyedGrl83 in Citrus Heights, CA

I just had my one month old implants removed on Monday (August 10th). It was a simple explant done under local. No removal of capsules, no drains. My PS sent me home in a surgical bra, no tight bandages or anything. I asked the nurse when I could switch to a sports bra and she told me I can wear ANY bra I'm comfortable in. I feel as though they aren't as eager to help since I asked for an explant. How long would you recommend I wait before switching to a regular bra? Thank you!

Answers (9)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
September 19, 2015

Answer: No bras or compression

1 person found this helpful
Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
September 19, 2015

Answer: No bras or compression

1 person found this helpful
Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
May 24, 2025

Answer: Compression

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
May 24, 2025

Answer: Compression

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 24, 2015

Answer: Bra

1 person found this helpful
Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 24, 2015

Answer: Bra

1 person found this helpful
Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Breast Implant Removal

Everything you need to know about Breast Implant Removal

  • 97% worth it
  • 4.6k reviews
  • Avg cost: $9,335
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
March 13, 2016

Answer: Which type of bra to wear after breast implant removal?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 13, 2016

Answer: Which type of bra to wear after breast implant removal?

Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 15, 2015

Answer: Which type of bra to wear after breast implant removal?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 15, 2015

Answer: Which type of bra to wear after breast implant removal?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Breast Implant Removal

Everything you need to know about Breast Implant Removal

  • 97% worth it
  • 4.6k reviews
  • Avg cost: $9,335
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT