Wedding invite exactly 2 weeks post surgery. Do I have to wear a sports bra? (Photo)

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Hi, I had surgery 9 days ago. (Pics are from yesterday.) We're due to attend a wedding on Friday. Exactly 2 weeks after surgery. I think I'm still supposed to be wearing a sports bra so don't know what the hell to wear?! Am I allowed to wear a different bra? Or go without? I had 310cc sub-glandular and and heeling well.

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photographs. It sounds like you are doing well in your early recovery period. I typically have my patients wear a support bra for 6 weeks post-operative. I do allow my patients to remove their support bra for a few hours at a time during the initial 6 week period as long as they are not exercising or performing activities that require heavy lifting. I think it is best for you to discuss this with your surgeon, as he is the one managing your care. Hope this helps!

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your results.Based on the photos provided in the description above, it should be ok too briefly wear a bra with minimal support for a function.That being said, it is important is that if you confirm your plans with your surgeon.The best of luck to you.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

You should talk to your surgeon but I would be OK with you wearing any bra for short amounts of time after surgery.

Aisha McKnight Baron, MD · Answer

Wearing the correct bra after a breast augmentation will help with support, swelling and sometimes help prevent malposition of the implant. Ask your surgeon what she/he recommends. If you do go without full support for one night, make you do not wear a bra with an underwire.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

It should be no problem to wear a standard bra for one night and then go back to your surgeon's recommendations.  Just run this by him.  Congratulations on your nice results!

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