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It’simportant to realize that no two patients are ever exactly alike.For this reason, post-operative managementfollowing breast reduction surgery varies from patient to patient.We generally recommend that patients wear a compressivesupport bra following this procedure.This bra is worn day and night for three weeks.The majority of patients have no difficultytolerating it’s use.Patients are thenswitched to a sports bra for an additional six weeks.At this point patients are allowed to returnto a regular bra, but underwire bras are avoided until wound healing iscomplete.Patients who undergo breastreduction surgery can expect swelling and discomfort following thisprocedure.In an effort to decreaseswelling, most surgeons utilize compression garments in the post-operativeperiod.Compression minimizes swellingand decreases post-operative pain.Ithelps to remodel soft tissue and contributes significantly to the contourimprovement seen with this procedure.
It's a great question the answer really depends on your surgeon's preference is. I would make sure to follow your surgeon's instructions carefully. In my office I do not use any special bras. I do not wrap patients after surgery. After a week most women are getting back to work and wear a loose fitting sports bra, or band bra.
I advise my patients to wear a post-surgical bra for 6 weeks following surgery. Many patients continue to wear the post surgical bra after the 6 week period as they find it comfortable and provides great support.
Thank you for your question.In my practice, I recommend that patients wear a light weight compression bra for the first four weeks 24/7 following their breast reduction. In my experience many patients find the support bras to be quite comfortable as well. Each surgeon will have their own post-operative protocols, including the use of compression garments. Their specific set of instructions for after surgery are generally formulated based upon their training, surgical technique and past experience. Unfortunately this can be quite confusing for patients as there is no single universal rule, and to this end it is to the patients benefit to discuss any post-operative instructions or concerns directly with their operating surgeon.I hope you find this helpful and I wish you the best!
Healing after #BreastReductionOur staff at the Pacific Center for PlasticSurgery will help you select the proper size. The bra holds the breastssymmetrically during the initial healing. The initial discomfort subsides dailyand can be controlled with oral medication. It is best to wear the bra 24 hourseach day until released by the doctor.