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 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.