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Is it ok to go without a bra 3 weeks post BA?

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Bra after breast augmentation

November 5th, 2014
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I feel wearing a support bra is important after breast augmentation for the first 8 weeks. But you should ask your surgeon for their advice since it may be different.

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Jerome Edelstein, MD

Bra or no bra after breast augmentation...

September 28th, 2012
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This questions is really answered best by your own plastic surgeon. Some prefer bras for a few months, others do not feel it matters at all. For your specific case, simply give a call to the surgeons office. I prefer to keep my patients in a bra for the first 6 weeks after breast augmentation.

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David Bogue, MD

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 18 reviews

Support Recommended

September 24th, 2012
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Sports bras and support should be worn for minimally 4 weeks post breast augmentation surgery

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD

3 weeks post aug

September 24th, 2012
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I see no reason why you can't go without a bra.I would not do it 24/7.this will only cause your breatss to sag more so support is important.

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Robert Brueck, MD

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 53 reviews

It depends on what your body needs

September 23rd, 2012
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Hello, Thank you for the question. Wearing a bra depends on how you are healing after your breast augmentation. If your breasts are still on the high side not wearing a bra might do them some good. On the other hand if your breasts are where they need to me and you like how they look I would try and wear a bra as much as you can as this will help maintain your breast shape longer. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

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Remus Repta, MD

Remus Repta, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 153 reviews

Hello

September 19th, 2012
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In our practice we tell our patients not to wear a bra for 6 weeks post surgery. We like our patients To wear a camisole to let the implants settle down naturally.
Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)

Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam)
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
3.3 out of 5 stars 9 reviews

Is it OK to go braless 3 weeks after a BA?

September 18th, 2012
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Different surgeons have different pstop -op instruction following a BA. In our office we usually encourage to go braless after 2 weeks following surgery. We feel that not wearing a bra after that time may possibly decrease the incidence of capsule formation( hardening of the breasts) by allowing the implant to move around. There are many pplastic surgeons who subscribe to this post-op plan. But, again, you need to follow your own surgeon's advice.

George Lefkovits, MD

George Lefkovits, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
3.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

Bra or no bra after augmentation

September 18th, 2012
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I think that you should ask your doctor what he prefers.  In general, I prefer patients to wear a bra because it provides support and adds to the comfort.

Steven Wallach, MD

Steven Wallach, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.1 out of 5 stars 23 reviews

Braless after augment

September 17th, 2012
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You should follow your plastic surgeon's instructions. I personally do not find this to be a problem but everything in moderation.
Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS
New York Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 23 reviews

No bra after breast augmentation

September 17th, 2012
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Surgeons will have preferrences all over the map on this one. Our routine though is a soft bra and band day and night for two weeks to keep things quiet and secure. After two weeks though bra less is fine.

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Peter E. Johnson, MD

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
4.1 out of 5 stars 39 reviews

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