"Compression" Bra Versus "Sports" Bra

In the vast majority of patients,
we don’t use a bra strap or surgical bra in the post-operative period.There are exceptions, but these are
rare.In most cases, we place our patients
in a compressive ace wrap dressing which applies mild pressure to the
area.This helps minimize swelling and
makes patients more comfortable.It also
decreases the potential for displacement of the new breast implants within the
newly formed breast pocket.When we
perform submuscular augmentation, we feel that the ace wrap dressing helps to
prevent superior displacement of the breast implants.This can occur with spasm of the pectoralis
major muscles and result in loss of the inferior breast pocket expansion.When superior displacement of implants
occurs, a bra strap may be indicated.The
vast majority of patients are switched to a sports bra one week after
surgery.They wear this bra for about 6
weeks and, in most cases, are able to switch to an underwire bra at that time.It’s
important to realize that every patient’s situation is unique.For this reason, the management of
compression garments needs to be individualized.

Please follow your surgeon's instructions on this. It would probably be okay to wear a sports bra, as long as it provides good support and is soft without underwire, however ask your surgeon.  

Depending on the amount of time after surgery, the need for a compression bra may not be as important. Your surgeon would be the best person to provide you with this advice. The need for compression may vary from one person to another depending on the surgery being performed.