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

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Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

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.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

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,

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

I always recommend my patients wear their sports bra for two months, day and night after their surgery. However, you should follow your surgeon's advice regarding wearing your sports bra after your breast augmentation surgery.

Paul M. Steinwald, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Each surgeon has their own thought process around the need (or not) to wear a bra post op. I would recommend that you ask your Plastic Surgeon for his/her recommendation. That being said, I see little benefit to wearing a bra at night at 3 months post op. Some patients do feel more comfortable wearing a bra at night, and if you do, that is perfectly acceptable.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

This is a question to be addressed to your own surgeon. I personally don't see any benefit in wearing the bra at night.

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

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Answer: Depends on your surgeon's advice

Answer: Depends on your surgeon's advice

Answer: Do I need to wear a bra at night 3 months post breast augmentation?

Answer: Do I need to wear a bra at night 3 months post breast augmentation?

Answer: Wearing a sports bra at night is probably not necessary three months after breast augmentation.

Answer: Wearing a sports bra at night is probably not necessary three months after breast augmentation.

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

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Answer: Depends on your surgeon's advice

Answer: Depends on your surgeon's advice

Answer: Do I need to wear a bra at night 3 months post breast augmentation?

Answer: Do I need to wear a bra at night 3 months post breast augmentation?

Answer: Wearing a sports bra at night is probably not necessary three months after breast augmentation.

Answer: Wearing a sports bra at night is probably not necessary three months after breast augmentation.

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