Sports bra is making my tummy hurt from constant wearing putting pressure on me, do I have to wear it constantly?

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I had 325cc sub-pec 7 days ago and my sports bra (wearing a compression band too) has been really hurting me. It's not too tight for me but it's just the constant wear is making my tummy really hurt due to the bra pressing in the same place and I have to undo it sometimes for relief but only for a few minutes or so. Do I absolutely have to wear a sports bra constantly for 6 weeks? Is it going to affect the results if I take it off for a few hours here and there? I cant face 5 more weeks of this!

Joubin Gabbay, MD · Answer

A bra should be supportive and comfortable for you should cause pain or discomfort. I think it's okay to take the bra for short periods of time, but really wouldn't do so under the supervision and with the approval of your plastic surgeon. You really may want to look into getting different or better fitted bra… It is very rare for bras to cause this kind when you decide.I strongly recommend you seek the advice of your surgeon.I wish you the best,Dr. Gabbay.

John Dean, MD · Answer

Your surgeon fit your bra after surgery but swelling or other factors may have made it too tight now.  It shouldn't be as uncomfortable as you have described.  Please call your surgeon and discuss this

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The band on your surgical bra should not be causing pain and discomfort.Please call and see your plastic surgeon to be fitted for a larger bra.In my practice after 7 days I encouraged my patients to not wear the bra if they are more comfortable.However your plastic surgeon is certainly a with your operation and may want the compression in the inframammary crease region beneath her breast to prevent downward migration of the implant.Thus it is important that she see your plastic surgeon and does not follow Internet advice.

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