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I had breast augmentation yesterday (submuscular 240cc). They sent me home with a surgical bra but did not place it on me and gave me me no instruction on when to wear it. Also no instruction on dressing changes except paperwork for twice daily or whether to ice? I’ve read conflicting stories on whether or not to wear the bra right right away? I’m now 24 hrs post. I would call the office but it’s a Saturday. Would it cause harm to just wear and ice it until I can get clarification?

J. Dayne Petersen, MD · Answer

Icing on and off is always a great thing to be doing after surgery to help with swelling. In my practice, I have patients wear their bra immediately after surgery day and night for three weeks and the same type for 3 months. As stated before, it is up to your surgeon and their protocols. I would be sure to call and ask them when they are open. Congratulations and I wish you a quick recovery!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, each patient and each surgeon have different times a bra is place.  I hope by the time I have answered this question you have been able to communicate with your surgeon or his/her staff.  Please clarify this important question with them and I hope for you a speedy recovery.

Jennifer Lauren Crawford, MD · Answer

Every plastic surgeon has slightly different dressing and bra use protocols.  Many of us believe in a lightly supportive bra to help support the breasts without artificially pushing them up (so that they may settle unhindered).  I tell my patients to wear a light support bra that we provide over the first 6-8 weeks or until the breasts appear completely settled and then they may wear bra of choice as desired.  But, please check with your surgeon.  The clinic should be responsive to a call with such questions.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Lc00,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It varies from surgeon to surgeon about post op protocols. I recommend our patients to wear supporting bra immediately after surgery. Please clarify with your PS

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