Should I change from surgical bra to sport bra after 2 weeks?

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When i first had my BA, my surgical bra was fitted.it has been exactly 2 weeks since my BA and my breasts have dropped and i feel like my surgical bra doesn't do anything for me any more.(since my post op day he cut beneath the bra to give it more room for my incision im guessing) it just feels lose. i had an under the muscle silicone if that matters. i feel like sport bra will push my breasts closer together when i sleep. is it a good idea to go for the sport bra? or stay with the surgical bra?

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Follow you surgeons specific recommendations for types of bras. Best wishes

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

After breast augmentation I find no particular advantage to the use of surgical bras.  In fact, I find that they can do more harm than good.  They hold the implants too high, preventing them from dropping into position.  In addition, they can put pressure on the healing breast or the wound.  They provide no advantage.  If the surgery was performed correctly, external appliances after surgery are unnecessary to achieve the appropriate final implant position. I would use neither the surgical bra nor the sports bra.

Ralph R. Garramone, MD · Answer

You should check with your surgeon and follow the specific directions that office provides.Having said that, I recommend to my patients that they wear a supportive underwire bra with cups.  This supports the shape of the breast that we want after surgery.  A sports bra is compressive and doesn't support the shape we want after surgery.  I recommend it when patients go back to exercising.Best of luck.

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