How Long Should I Wait to Buy New Bras After Breast Implants?

At one month you can buy a few bras, preferably without underwires.  The breast shape and size will change over the next 3 to 6 months.  I would not replace your entire wardrobe until it has been at least 6 months.

As a general guide,  at 6 weeks post op most of the swelling has settled and you can really start to appreciate how things are going to look.  At this point I advise my patients to go out and be fitted for new bras. Keeping in mind it does take 3-6 months for the breasts to fully settle into position. 

I recommend a no underwire seamless bra during the initial 6 weeks.  The Coobie brand is almost universally liked by my patients.  After 6 weeks you should be fine to purchase any bra brand you like.

Thank you for your question.  As a general rule, I request that my patients wear a light weight compression sports bra for four weeks after surgery.  After this time, patients can begin to transition into other bras but I caution patients from going out and buying a ton of fancy, expensive bras until they are roughly three months post-op.  I recommend that patients purchase a few bras once they are 4-6 weeks out from surgery and wait to purchase a bunch more until their implants are fully settled.  I hope this helps and good luck with your new breasts!

Yes, you are still swollen. This swelling may persist for a few weeks. Your implants probably seem "high" to you as well. This is normal as people usually look great on the table, and when they wake up the implants rise up toward the collar bone. They will usually start to move downward at about three weeks. It may take 6 to 12 months for some implants to settle into final position. Do not run out and buy a bunch of new bras anytime soon. Let your board certified plastic surgeon know your thoughts. They will help you through the process.                

Hello, and thank you for this question. We generally recommend our patients shop for a bra approximately 4-6 weeks following their procedure. At that point the majority of the swelling should be gone and the breast have started to settle into place.

In the vast majority of patients we utilize an athletic
support bra for about three weeks following surgery. This helps minimize
swelling and makes patients more comfortable. It also decreases the potential
for displacement of the new breast implants within the newly formed pocket. At
three weeks patients are able to switch to a standard bra without an underwire.
After six to eight weeks, wound healing and muscle spasm should no longer be an
issue. In most breast augmentation patients, it’s reasonable to resume the use
of an underwire bra at this time.It’s important to realize that the decision to use a
sports bra following surgery depends on multiple factors. Each patient needs to
be considered individually based on the specifics of their surgical procedure.
Discuss this issue with your surgeon and he will be able to give you insight
regarding when you will be able to buy new bras.

Aftre three to four months, your breasts will have “dropped and fluffed” , meaning they will have settled and look more natural. You should go shopping then to find a better fitting bra.

One
can see the final settling after 30 days and can resume wearing underwire or no
bra after 30 days.

Many patients can hardly wait to go bra shopping after their breast augmentation.  Each plastic surgeon has his/her own set of recommendations based on their experience, training, etc.  The risk of wearing an overly supportive bra too early is that it may prevent the implants from settling correctly.  For some patients it can take 3-6 months for their implants to settle especially if the implants are placed under the muscle.  I usually let my patients wear regular bras by three months if the position of the implants is appropriate.  As always it is best for patients to discuss this common question with their plastic surgeon during one of the early post op visits.