4 weeks post-op, when can I sleep without a sports bra after having Breast Augmentation?

In my practice I tell all of my patients to wear their post-surgery bra for 6 weeks following surgery, day and night. Some surgeons may have different guidelines for their recovery process so I recommend you consult with your surgeon about it. 

Hello,

There is no science regarding this and many other issues in plastic surgery. If you have round and smooth implants, it is likely better to wear a supportive bra, with the inframammary region being the most important area of support, for upwards of three months. This is based on our understanding of scar tissue strength, but nearly no one, including myself, makes our patients wear a bra 24/7 for 3 months.  For night time, avoiding sleeping on your belly is probably more important than whether you wear a bra or not. Have this discussion with your doctor. Best of luck!

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon

This really depends upon the postop course your operating surgeon recommends. Best to ask him or her for recs re: sports bra use. In my practice, based upon the technique that we use in performing a 24 hour recovery breast augmentation, we don't recommend sports bra use in the immediate post op period.  

is usually well tolerated after 3 weeks, avoiding sleeping on your tummy.  But you should ask your surgeon for his/her recommendations since he/she will be the one dealing with any implant malposition.  But in my 24 year experience, I never restricted patients from sleeping any way they wanted to and have never appreciated a problem because of this.  But once patients feel they are perfect, they are asked to wear support except for showers, especially if very early in their recovery.

To date there is no hard and fast rule for bra usage after breast augmentation. Each and every plastic surgeon will have a different take on bra usage after this procedure. I typically tell my patients to wear a sports bra as much as they can tolerate it for the first few weeks and then during the day in a straightforward case. Some patients require greater support after breast procedures. The best advice I have to give is discuss this with your surgeon and to follow their recommendations because they know your case better than anyone.Best wishes.

Every surgeon has their own preferred post-operative protocol around garments.  Some advocate for wearing a bra, some prefer a post-surgical fitted garment, some like sports bras, and some suggest wearing nothing at all.  There is very little evidence for any of these strategies, but usually your surgeon has a protocol that has worked in his/her hands and helps to achieve his/her best results.  Typically I ask my patients to wear some comfortable, supportive garment of their choice 24/7 for 6 weeks except for showers.  I have found that this usually makes people feel more comfortable, more supported, and leads to my best results.  I have, however, made exceptions for patients who simply can't tolerate the garments.  Touch base with your surgeon.  That's the best way to communicate your discomfort and get a personalized evaluation about whether wearing the garment is still essential at night.  Good luck!

Thanks for your question. You should follow your surgeon's post op protocol, we all have our own. In my practice, my patients are instructed to be in their bra for six weeks, this includes sleeping. If your bra is super tight you may consider finding a looser one. Good luck. 

A professionally manufacture post surgical bra. Avoid underwire bras for three months.    breast exercises are helpful in allowing the implant to settle into a more supple envelope. I think about 3 months of breast exercises are sufficient. The only contraindication to breast exercises is when textured anatomical implants are used.Best of luck!!

This
depends very much on your plastic surgeon’s preference.  I advise my patients to avoid an
underwire bra which may put pressure on their incision and apart from that
you can usually return to your preferred bra at about six weeks.