At 3 months after a breast augmentation, do I still need to wear a sports bra at night?

 Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. The question  regarding the use of bras is surprisingly common on this website;  there is no “standard” when it comes to the use of specific bras or garments after breast surgery. In other words, different plastic surgeons may have different practices when it comes to postoperative dressings/bras. Therefore, best to check with your plastic surgeon.   For example, 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.   Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the longer-term outcome of the procedure performed.

Thank you for your question. At 3 months you should be able to wear any bra you would like and remove your bra at any time. That being said, it is always best to follow up with your surgeon and ensure he/ she is ok with you removing the bra. Best, 

Plastics surgeons will differ widely on this question.  In my practice, I ask patients to wear a supportive bra for 8 weeks after surgery.  I don't think there's any evidence to support any specific time frame.  It is mostly surgeon preference.  Good luck
and be safe.John T.
Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon