Wearing the compression band gives me pain on my upper pole near the sternum. Is this normal? Should I stop wearing it? (Photo)

I have no use for bands.  After
breast augmentation I find no particular advantage to the use of surgical bras.
In fact, I find that they can do more harm than good. They hold the implants
too high, preventing them from dropping into position. In addition, they can
put pressure on the healing breast or the wound. They provide no advantage. If
the surgery was performed correctly, external appliances after surgery are
unnecessary to achieve the appropriate final implant position. At one month we
allow the patients to wear a soft cup bra with no underwire. At two
months, they can wear any bra with a wire without push up. Before three
months it is not wise to buy a whole new set of bras. By six months, the
bra size is not going to change. You need to try bras on. Being
measured is almost never productive and almost always oversizes. Find the
ones that you like the way they fit.

I will ask my patients to wear the bandeau after surgery when they have ptosis or when I use a larger implant. These implants take time to drop and a compression bandeau at the upper pole is necessary to assist the patient to achieve the final result and allow the implant to drop normally to the bottom of the created pocket. Some discomfort has been reported by my patients and I evaluate them regularly.

I appreciate your question.The compression band you are wearing may be too tight.  Please see your Surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend treatment plan since they are most familiar with your medical history.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.



best of luck!



Dr Schwartz

Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. Your Plastic Surgeon may have preferred post op medication and prefer that you avoid Ibuprofen for a time.The compression band you are wearing may be too tight. I recommend that you see your Surgeon in person to address this and determine cause of pain. You will need to rule out other issues.All the best

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.In my practice, after performing a breast augmentation I recommend to my patients to limit the movement of the arms for two weeks. After that, you can move your arms taking care and always with common sense. In this regard, it's not advisable to carry heavy weights to prevent the implant out of position, and allow the formation of the physiological capsule around the implant, also to avoid pain and breast swelling. Also I suggest to take antiinflamatory pills. Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Follow up with you surgeon and have them evaluate the band you are wearing. If they think it is still necessary, have them check it to be sure it is being the band is being worn properly and not too tight. Wearing it on top of a thin tee shirt can also make it more comfortable.

Thank you for your question.  I would recommend discussing the pain caused by the garment with your surgeon.  He or she might suggest a different size that fits more comfortably.  In that case, additional medication would not be necessary.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Hi, and congrats on your recent breast operation. Wearing compression garments 24 hours per day can be very uncomfortable and cause some skin irritation. Your breasts appear totally normal for the amount of time that you are out from surgery. The choice of garments is specific to your surgeon and I would bring these concerns up with him/ her. For my own patients I find that compression garments for breast augmentation aren't necessary and that the implant will drop into place at approximately 8 weeks post op. However, post op care is dependent on surgeon's preference and surgical technique.

Hi,Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and concerns. Having said that, you should really speak to your PS. I am concerned that you may require a breast lift to get your nipple in a better position. I doubt the band will achieve a satisfactory result. At this point, a breast lift would have to be done at least 4-6 months after the augmentation to allow the breast implants to settle.I hope you found this helpful. Have a great day.

I  would be careful of ibroprofin and stick with Tylenol or vicodin.You can probably go without strap for awhile.The left breast looks bigger and I wonder if maybe there is a hematoma.