Why do some surgeons believe in surgical bra or no bra at all for recovery?

Great question !!  As for my practice, the implants are placed under the muscle in a pocket that is made for the implants to freely move in.  My patients are wrapped with ace bandages for two days and then we start massage exercises and no bra is worn for about 6 weeks.  It will take awhile for the muscles to relax and allow the implants to settle in the pocket to have a very natural look. 

Thank you very much for your question. Every surgeon will have his/her own recovery protocol, which may or may not include a surgical bra based on the technique they use. Carefully review your surgeon’s board certification, and discuss your expected results, before deciding on the right doctor for your situation. Then, for the most satisfying results, carefully follow your operating surgeon’s advice during the recovery period. 

This seems to be a matter of personal preference. Some surgeons believe that the surgery itself, and your ability to heal, dictate your final results, not the use of external factors (such as bands, bras, etc.). Others swear by the use of surgical bras. Best to choose your surgeon based upon the results he or she achieves. At my practice, we utilize a series of 5 breast measurements that help me determine the ideal implant size, which in turn helps me deliver a 24 hour recovery breast augmentation. Do your research and choose a surgeon who takes the time to sit down with you and discuss your goals/expectations. Good luck!!

Thank you for your question!

Please know that each plastic surgeon may have their own
opinion that is based on their education, preferences, and personal experience.
There are currently no guidelines or research-based evidence that supports or
rejects the use of surgical bras after breast surgery.

That being said, various patient preference studies in
literature, and from my own personal experience, patients experience less
post-operative discomfort in a bra after surgery and prefer the additional support.


The support by the bra may prevent the implant’s movement
and therefore minimizing the risk of malposition of the implant in the newly
created pocket. Sometimes, the bra may prevent the implants from dropping
adequately. So it truly depends on your breasts and how they respond to the
implants.

That being said, you should not choose your surgeon based on
whether they recommend a surgical bra or not, because ultimately the important
aspect is their experience in the procedure you want, and they success rate in
creating the outcome you are hoping to achieve.

Hope this helps.

Wearing a bra after surgery is a matter of preference and experience on the part of the surgeon.  I don't think there is one right answer and you can query your surgeon on why they do what they do. I have found that patients are more comfortable in a  bra after surgery and seem to prefer the added support.  I keep patients in good support for varying amounts of time after surgery...it all depends on how their tissues are responding to the implants.

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well, I recommend my patients to wait and keep using a post surgical bra for 3 months, that will help you with the shape and support.

For the first two weeks after breast augmentation, the main argument for a surgical bra/sports bra is to provide gentle pressure over the breasts which usually minimizes pain and swelling. Some surgeons also feel this reduces the risk of bleeding after surgery.  Most importantly, it is important to discuss this issue with your chosen surgeon prior to surgery to be comfortable with his post-operative plan.

I prefer to use post operative compression in my patients. In my opinion it reduces post operative swelling and hematomas as well as reduces the risk of implant migration.

Thank you for the question. It is extremely common to receive different opinions from different plastic surgeons about the best way to proceed after surgery. Each plastic surgeon may have his/her opinion that is based on their specific/unique education, experience, and personal preferences. Their opinions may also be shaped by unfavorable results they have encountered in their practices.  It is quite amazing how adamant each plastic surgeon can be about the superiority of his/her recommendations…You are correct in that there is no "standard" when it comes to the use of bras after breast surgery.  Ultimately, careful selection of plastic surgeon will be the most important decision you make;  whether or not the plastic surgeon  recommends the use of uses bras  immediately after surgery  is not  one of the most important criteria I would suggest that you consider. Having said that, 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.  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  in your decision-making process and foreign outcome that you will be very pleased with..

You should take the advice of your surgeon you choose.   There is no literature supporting with or without a bra post operatively.    It depends partly on their training, their experience, and plan.    Some protocols use medications postoperatively that may cause bleeding which is important to wear a bra.   Others find that a bra post operatively is painful and can torture the patient.