What is the purpose of the surgical bra 24/7?

Surgical bras are worn for support and comfort after surgery. You should talk to your surgeon about their  preferred specific recommendations. We all have different post op regimens, I  also have my patients wear supportive bras for 4-6 weeks post op. a compromise would be taking your support bra off at night so long as you are sleeping on your back but you must clear this with your surgeon

Each surgeon has her/his own post op regimen for breast augmentation based on the technique they are comfortable with. For me, I make my patients wear a bra for post op support for a week then off the bra for a month. Breasts are better supported when walking, sleeping, going down the stairs etc.They weight of the breasts and implants will not pull on stitches or the wound.

Hello,Surgical bras will usually be advised to aid with breast support and to reduce swelling. I advise my patients wear theirs for 8 weeks day and night, but your Plastic Surgeon may have a different preferred protocol. Just ask them,All the best

Thank you for your question. I am an advocate for the use of supportive bras after breast augmentation surgery.   In my opinion, the use of the supportive bra may help prevent breast implants from moving into the "paths of least resistance": down or out. Having said that, there is no “standard” when it comes to the use of specific bras or garments after breast surgery. In other words, different plastic surgeons may have different practices when it comes to postoperative dressings/bras.  
In my practice, patients wake up with a surgical bra in place. This surgical bra, although not attractive, is supportive and used for about one month after surgery (some of my patients have been known to burn the bra ASAP). Then, patients transition to a soft sports bra. Wired bras are used when breast implants have reached their “final position” and patients have full sensation along the breast skin. Generally, the longer I have been in practice, the more I appreciate the use of supportive bras for the first several months after breast augmentation and revisionary breast surgery. Best wishes.

Thank you for your question. Each Plastic Surgeon has a different protocol regarding post-surgical bra wear. I advise my patients to wear their bra 23 hours a day for the first month. I have found that it helps with swelling and pain during the recovery period. I would recommend discussing this with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Hope this helps.

Wear of the bra is an important component of predictable healing after an augmentation.  While the regimen may vary, every plastic surgeon I know recommends use of a bra during the post-op period to ensure that the implants stay where we want them.

Thank you for your question.  I recommend my patients wear a compression bra after breast augmentation 24/7 for the first 3 weeks and then during the day for the next 3 weeks.  This aids to reduce swelling after breast augmentation surgery.  It is always best to check with your surgeon to see what their recommendations are after surgery, as it can vary slightly from physician to physician.  Best of luck to you!

I will use bras for some patients and a band above the breasts for some.  In others, I will use a cross shaped garment.  My point is that the surgeon will vary the post operative garment based on your preoperative anatomy, chest wall shape, surgical procedure performed, and how he/she wants the healing to occur.  Best to ask you PS.  Its a good sign your PS has given you specific instructions and is making sure you follow them.  

I would discuss any concerns you have with your PS. Bras are not always required but it depends on the reasons why your surgeon has recommended the bra.

The amount of time the surgical bra should be worn varies by surgeon.  It helps to support the healing breast tissues and aids in controlling swelling.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon to see if there is an alternative garment that could be used at night.