After surgery the doctor told me to wear something like compression band above my breast constantly for no less than 6 month… Isn’t it too long period? They didn’t tell me to wear surgical bra, just strap around me. Is it right? Don’t I have to wear something to support the breasts? ( I have 275cc smooth moderate plus silicone)
Answer: Wearing breast bands after surgery
Some surgeons recommend wearing breast bands after breast augmentation surgery. I generally find then to be cruel and unusual punishment. In the event that your implants appear to be sitting too high initially after surgery, it is reasonable to wear a band to get the to settle sooner or to prevent them from moving higher. If you have a situation where one implant is sitting higher than the other, I have found Ace wraps useful by wrapping the bandage above the higher breast implant and below the lower implant. In the majority of cases, I recommend no wrap at all. Six months is way too long in my opinion.
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Some surgeons recommend wearing breast bands after breast augmentation surgery. I generally find then to be cruel and unusual punishment. In the event that your implants appear to be sitting too high initially after surgery, it is reasonable to wear a band to get the to settle sooner or to prevent them from moving higher. If you have a situation where one implant is sitting higher than the other, I have found Ace wraps useful by wrapping the bandage above the higher breast implant and below the lower implant. In the majority of cases, I recommend no wrap at all. Six months is way too long in my opinion.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Not typically necessary Some of the recommendations we give, such as the use of compression above the breasts, is surgeon dependent. I typically do not have my patients where compression band above the breasts, though in some select cases I may choose to do so if I think it will help the breasts with swelling and with settling in place a bit faster. If I do choose to do it, I typically would only do it for the first month or at most 2 months. However, all of my patients to get a surgical bra. This is mostly for some support and some light compression. If the implant is small, it does not really matter whether you have a surgical bra in place, and that is the judgment your surgeon may be making. I would follow-up with him or her to discuss your concerns and make sure you are heard. -David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Not typically necessary Some of the recommendations we give, such as the use of compression above the breasts, is surgeon dependent. I typically do not have my patients where compression band above the breasts, though in some select cases I may choose to do so if I think it will help the breasts with swelling and with settling in place a bit faster. If I do choose to do it, I typically would only do it for the first month or at most 2 months. However, all of my patients to get a surgical bra. This is mostly for some support and some light compression. If the implant is small, it does not really matter whether you have a surgical bra in place, and that is the judgment your surgeon may be making. I would follow-up with him or her to discuss your concerns and make sure you are heard. -David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
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March 17, 2018
Answer: Bandeau Is Used to Lower the Implants Thank you for your question. If your surgeon is recommending a bandeau, they may think that the implants are currently riding too high and would like to push them down. A bra conversely would prevent the implants from lowering.
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Answer: Bandeau Is Used to Lower the Implants Thank you for your question. If your surgeon is recommending a bandeau, they may think that the implants are currently riding too high and would like to push them down. A bra conversely would prevent the implants from lowering.
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September 2, 2017
Answer: Compression Band After Breast Augmentation While sometimes a compression band may be utilized post surgery for breasts that are sitting in a high position, it is normally not needed for a prolonged amount of time. Massage and giving it time will allow them to settle nicely on their own. Breast implants usually settle within a few months at most and compression is not commonly required for extended periods of time. You should consult with your plastic surgeon regarding his specific recommendation of wearing the compression band for 6 months.
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Answer: Compression Band After Breast Augmentation While sometimes a compression band may be utilized post surgery for breasts that are sitting in a high position, it is normally not needed for a prolonged amount of time. Massage and giving it time will allow them to settle nicely on their own. Breast implants usually settle within a few months at most and compression is not commonly required for extended periods of time. You should consult with your plastic surgeon regarding his specific recommendation of wearing the compression band for 6 months.
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September 2, 2017
Answer: Garments and straps and the like after breast augmentation In general I do not ask my patients to massage or wear special garments after three weeks post-op. That being said in a rare instance I do ask patients to massage one or both breasts/implants. That being said, I would respectfully suggest that after 3 months post-op any massage or manipulation of implants will have no effect upon the ultimate result. So, in short, 6 months post op, my personal belief would be that what you see is what you get. Best of luck.
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Answer: Garments and straps and the like after breast augmentation In general I do not ask my patients to massage or wear special garments after three weeks post-op. That being said in a rare instance I do ask patients to massage one or both breasts/implants. That being said, I would respectfully suggest that after 3 months post-op any massage or manipulation of implants will have no effect upon the ultimate result. So, in short, 6 months post op, my personal belief would be that what you see is what you get. Best of luck.
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September 2, 2017
Answer: Compression Garments after Breast Augmentation I typically recommend that my primary breast augmentation patients wear a light weight compression breast band and front closure sports bra for the first four weeks following their surgical procedure. I would recommend discussing your specific surgeons post-operative protocols, including their recommended use of compression garments, at your next follow up visit since every surgeon varies in what they require/advise.
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Answer: Compression Garments after Breast Augmentation I typically recommend that my primary breast augmentation patients wear a light weight compression breast band and front closure sports bra for the first four weeks following their surgical procedure. I would recommend discussing your specific surgeons post-operative protocols, including their recommended use of compression garments, at your next follow up visit since every surgeon varies in what they require/advise.
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