How long do I wear a bra after a breast lift and augmentation?

I advise my patients to wear a surgical bra for one month, then a sports bra for another month, then an underwire bra thereafter.   I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Congratulations on your surgery. Only your surgeon can give you this specific advice. However, it's important to remember that a common reason to need a lift with your implant is from loss of tissue elasticity and breast sagging. Women who have a lift with their augmentation are still at risk of having recurrent sagging. Avoiding sagging is the reason to continue to wear a supportive bra routinely.

I like for my patients to wear a soft surgical bra for about 4 weeks and then there are no restrictions.  But with that said, each patient is different, and sometimes the plan changes depending on the healing.