What Kind of Bras Are Needed After a Breast Lift & Augmentation?

A #bra may be placed at the time of surgery or a day or two after the #BreastLift and #Augmentation . The bra acts as a “dressing,” holding the breasts in position. If the bra feels too tight or hurts, switch immediately to sports type bra that feels comfortable. You should wear the bra at all times for at least three weeks. You will probably be more #comfortable if you do not wear an #underwire bra. You should always use support

In the vast majority of patients who undergo
combination breast lift, breast augmentation surgery, we utilize a compressive
support bra in the immediate postoperative period.There are exceptions but these are rare.This bra helps minimize swelling and makes
patients more comfortable.It also
decreases the potential for displacement of new breast implants within the
newly formed breast pocket.The vast majority of patients are switched to a sports
bra one week after surgery.They wear
this bra for about six weeks and in most cases, are able to switch to an under
wire bra at that time.It’s important to realize that every patient’s situation
is unique.It’s also important to
realize that every surgeon has unique protocols.For this reason, the management of
compression garments needs to be individualized.It’s important to discuss this issue with
your surgeon prior to surgery.

Your plastic surgeon will be able to recommend a garment for you that will be best suited to the surgery you have had. 

After surgery, surgeons recommend a variety of garments and bras.  The recommendation is individualized as every patient is different and the procedures performed may be different from patient to patient.  So, the best option would be do discuss with your surgeon or your surgeon's coordinator about what supplies are needed after surgery.  For our patients having mommy makeover, abdominoplasty, breast lift, major liposuction, etc we provide the initial garment to wear the first few days after surgery.  We then usually recommend more comfortable garments such as Spanx or Yummy Tummy type products which can be purchased in most department stores.  

 

Good Luck.

It seems like all surgeons have their preferences for garments, so I would recommend that you ask your surgeon, if he/she does not suppy the garment post op.  I typically tell my breast aug/lift patients to choose a good supportive sports bra with no underwire that has the same diameter/chest wall dimension that they currently wear, and cup size for what they are striving to achieve.  Good luck!

After any breast surgery that requires a post-operative garment, there are lots of options.  There are some specifically designed medical garments, but they can be pretty expensive.  Sometimes a soft sports bra that zips or clasps in front will do the trick.  Buy a few different sizes and see which one works best afterwards.  It is easier if they do not have any molded cups in them, and certainly no underwire either.  If there is any doubt, just check with your surgeon's office and they should be able to guide you.  I hope this helps.

Each surgeon has his or her own postoperative routine
for breast lift and augmentation.In
general, any bra or compression garment following this procedure should have
uniform compression, not have an underwire, and have clips in the front to
allow for ease of removal.

You may want to check with your plastic surgeon;  it is very likely that you will wake up with a surgical bra and place. Otherwise, his/her office will likely have recommendations for you.

Best wishes.

The best answer I can give is to discuss this with your surgeon/staff as doctor preferences vary.  Personally, I like a firm fitting sports bra, as it provides support and compression. 

Most  surgeons have different preferences for post-op bra.  Some want oversized ones so that dressings can be stuffed inside, and others want tighter fitting garments. I like the granny bras that front load or a sports bra that front loads( clips or zipper in front).