7 day post augmentation and mastopexy - will the bottom of my sports bra rubbing on my scars cause a serious issue? (photos)

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I have just had my dressings removed and been allowed to wear a sports bra alongside my binder (6 days with binder only to this point). Delighted with the results but worried that with no dressings the scars appear to be worryingly close to the bottom of my sports bra and I can feel it rubbing slightly. Can I put a thin cotton vest top under the sports bra to create a barrier between or will this hinder the healing of the scars? Also should I lay with them completely naked a few times a day??

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Must see your surgeon with this issue. I might stop wearing the bra dressing?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Amy Simon, MD, FACS · Answer

I generally recommend to
obtain a type of compression bra or sports bra that does not have the elastic
that sits immediately underneath the breast crease, which would rub along the
breast tissue.  If your bra is too tight or rubbing, then it can interfere
with the healing of the incision.  Therefore, I would obtain a bra that
has the elastic band that is much lower and goes around the chest, not directly
under the breasts.  If it is rubbing, you may want to switch to a
different bra for your optimal healing.  Hopefully this is helpful to
you.  Best of luck!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. I have
to say that you are still early on healing process, it is too soon to determine
how your results are going to be, per now, they look very nice and beautiful,
you can have one bigger than the other, it is normal and that can happen for
the first 3 months until your implants have settle in. I recommend you to wait
and keep using your post surgical bra, not your sports bra, it it's too soon for that.. Your surgical bra will help you with the shape and
support. And also will protect you more, I recommend you to put sterillized gauze for 21 days until your incisions are completely healed along with your bra. Hugs!

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