Which type of bra to wear after breast implant removal?

After breast implant removal I find no particular advantage
to the use of surgical bras. In fact, I find that they can do more harm than
good. They hold the skin too high, preventing them from dropping into
position. In addition, they can put pressure on the healing breast or the
wound. They provide no advantage. If the surgery was performed correctly,
external appliances after surgery are unnecessary to achieve the appropriate
final ioutcome. At one month we allow the patients to wear a soft cup bra
with no underwire. At two months, they can wear any bra with a wire
without push up. Before three months it is not wise to buy a whole new
set of bras. By six months, the bra size is not going to change.
You need to try bras on. Being measured is almost never productive
and almost always oversizes. Find the ones that you like the way they
fit.

Thank you for your question.  As post-surgical bras are often loose fitting, I would recommend finding a supportive sports bra, or similar undergarment, that supplies a bit of compression to your breast tissue, while taking pressure off your incision location.  The compression will aid in shrinking your breast skin as well as preventing the potential for a fluid collection to develop. I know that you feel your surgeon's office was not very eager to help, but try to keep up an open line of communication, they do want you to feel taken care of and respected.  

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After initial bandages are removed I typically have patients wear compression for about two weeks. This can vary by patient. Compression helps the tissues to heal and prevent seroma formation. A supportive bra is always a good idea.

I recommend that my patient wear a sports bra for about a month, then they may wear what they would like.

Hi, there.  Each plastic surgeon may differ in our post-operative recommendation based on our experience and each patient's need.  In my practice, I usually have my patients wear the surgical bra for about one month.  Once I evaluate the patient and I feel that she does not need surgical bra, I would have her switch to the regular bra.  In my opinion, wearing supportive, compression bra is important especially after explantation to decrease the swelling and to prevent seroma formation.  Best regards.

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  patients have full sensation along the breast skin. Best wishes.

I would generally recommend a soft, compressive bra (such as an athletic bra) for about 4-6 weeks, to provide support and compression while your tissues are contracting.  There is a space where the implant was, and that has to become occluded in order for full healing to occur.  You should of course speak with your own plastic surgeon to be sure but if you can't get a satisfactory answer that way, then go with general compression with a soft bra.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of #RealSelf100@RealSelf

Wearing a good sports bra, like the jog bra would work well for support and compression following your explant surgery.   Best to you!