When can I wear a bra without holes cut out for nipples for inverted nipple repair?

October 14, 2017

I had mastopexy (anchor cut) with augmentation and bilateral inverted nipple repair on 10/12/17. The surgical bra I was given has become extremely uncomfortable and I'm not near my surgeon to get a new one. He cut holes in the surgical bra to relieve pressure off of my nipples. I would like to avoid cutting holes in any new bras I buy if possible and was wondering how long I would need to wait or if there are any other wound dressing techniques I could utilize?

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October 15, 2017

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 15, 2017

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 15, 2017

Answer: Inverted nipple correction

Paul Banwell, BSc, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
October 15, 2017

Answer: Inverted nipple correction

Paul Banwell, BSc, FRCS(Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
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November 8, 2017

Answer: Bra and Inverted Nipple Repair

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November 8, 2017

Answer: Bra and Inverted Nipple Repair

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October 15, 2017

Answer: Bra after inverted nipple

October 15, 2017

Answer: Bra after inverted nipple

October 16, 2017

Answer: Bra cutouts

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October 16, 2017

Answer: Bra cutouts

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