I recently got BA and was instructed to wear the surgical bra with the band for 3 months. I've read blogs and comments about other patients only being required to wear it for 2 or 6 weeks. Some were instructed not to wear a bra at all after the first week to allow the implants to drop. I kmow there isn't a consensus on this but with 350ccs, how long would it be reasonable to wear a normal sports bra? Thank you for your guidance!
November 8, 2017
Answer: How Long to Wear a Surgical Bra? It's a great question and I recommend asking your surgeon. You'll want to make sure to follow their instructions closely. In my office I don't use any special postoperative bras. My patients wear a loose fitting sports bra until they reach the six week mark, when they switch over to underwire bras.
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November 8, 2017
Answer: How Long to Wear a Surgical Bra? It's a great question and I recommend asking your surgeon. You'll want to make sure to follow their instructions closely. In my office I don't use any special postoperative bras. My patients wear a loose fitting sports bra until they reach the six week mark, when they switch over to underwire bras.
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June 20, 2017
Answer: Sports bra after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. I often recommend that patients find a sports bra that opens in the front and that is comfortable to wear. They can take breaks during the day and I also encourage breast massage after a week. It is important for your implants to move around and develop a comfortable space (or capsule) within the breast. After six weeks, you can transition to a regular bra.
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June 20, 2017
Answer: Sports bra after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. I often recommend that patients find a sports bra that opens in the front and that is comfortable to wear. They can take breaks during the day and I also encourage breast massage after a week. It is important for your implants to move around and develop a comfortable space (or capsule) within the breast. After six weeks, you can transition to a regular bra.
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October 13, 2015
Answer: How Long to Wear a Surgical Bra? Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. The question regarding the use of bras is quite 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, patient's transition to a soft sports bra for about 3 months. 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.
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October 13, 2015
Answer: How Long to Wear a Surgical Bra? Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation procedure. The question regarding the use of bras is quite 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, patient's transition to a soft sports bra for about 3 months. 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.
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