"Compression" Bra Versus "Sports" Bra

Hi there-

As my colleagues have mentioned, there is going to be a great deal of variability on this among surgeons...

Here's the bottom line, though...

You chose your surgeon (HOPEFULLY) because he/she is well trained, experienced, easy to get along with, and has a great reputation. You've seen photos of his work and believe he can achieve your goals for you safely.

So that being the case, why would you compromise your surgeon's chances of making you happy by second guessing their protocol- or worse, having your deviation from their postoperative regimen validated by surgeons on this site??

If you chose your surgeon for the right reasons, and your goal is to be safe and happy- you owe it to your surgeon and yourself to follow their instructions to the letter- and even if they are different than what other surgeons might do. 

Thank you for your question. In this case, ask your surgeon, because he knows all the details your case. However, I generally advise my patients to buy two surgical bras for that reason (so you have something to wear while one is being washed). You are spending a fair amount on surgery already, so I would advise you to spend the extra $50 if it will influence your ultimate result.

Thank you for your question. Your surgeon may be wanting to influence the decent of the implants within the breasts over the first six months after surgery as it usually takes several months for the breasts to settle out. If the strap or bra is uncomfortable I would revisit with your surgeon to see if there are other options. I often to transition my patients to a sports bra with a front zipper after a week.  I would recommend following your surgeon's instructions and follow-up.