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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.
That is a great question. I require that my patients wear the surgical bra for the total of six weeks to achieve optimal results. The surgical bra allows the breasts to heal properly. Hope this has helped.
Great question. The key to the surgical bra is compression and that it is soft. It does not have an underwire, which could put pressure on the incision and cause a problem. Therefore, while I ask patients not to put on any underwire bras for 6 weeks, which is the time it takes for everything to heal nearly 100%, I do allow them to switch to a sports bra or other soft bra that provides compression at 2 weeks. It really comes down to patient preference. -Dr. David Mattos, New York Plastic Surgical Group
Every surgeon has different preferences, and this ranges from no compression at all to 24/7 compression for up to 6 weeks post operatively. I personally have my patients wrap in an ACE wrap for 1 week 24/7, then wear a front closure sports bra that is not too tight and does not have underwire for 4 weeks after surgery. At that point they may transition to a non underwire bra of their choosing, and I allow underwire once the incisions have completely healed, which is usually between the 6-8 week mark.
Hi, I have my patients wear a crop-top sports brea with no underwire day and night (coming out of it only to shower) for the first few weeks. Most of my patients don't mind it - they say that it gives them good support and allows them to get on with the things they want to do. I hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.
Instead of a support bra, I use ace wraps for about a week for a breast reduction surgery patient as I find that the wraps are easier to adjust to the varying amount of post operative swelling a patient experience. Then, I suggest that the patients were a sports bra for gentle support and commfort for an additional 3 to 4 weeks. This allows for the wounds to heal, and reduces stress on the wounds and breast tissues generally.
