Breast augmentation 2 weeks ago but bra is killing me. Is it safe to have buttons open?

Yes, no problem to have buttons open. Also speak with your surgeons. 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) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Hello,Thank you for  your question. It is very common for the surgical bra to become tight within the first week or two post op and should fit more comfortably in time. I recommend that you talk with your Plastic Surgeon about options to either adjust the bra you have or switch to something more comfortable while you are so swollen. The idea is to have gentle compression and support but not to cause pain or impair incision healing. All the best

Thanks for your question.  Every surgeon has their own postop regimen so I'd recommend asking your surgeon how long they recommend wearing a bra.  Generally I suggest patients wear a bra for 4 weeks but if it is sore they can remove it whenever they wish.  However, your surgeon might have different advice.

Your bra should not cause pain following surgery. Wearing a looser bra should not impact your results or cause the breasts to sag. It is normal to have some tenderness along the incisions or under the breast after surgery, but if this seems out of the ordinary, please call your surgeon for their advice.

No matter what, there should be no reason that a bra hurts you after breast augmentation. I would suggest to my patients to check different bras until they found something comfortable. You can always ask your plastic surgeon if this more comfortable bra satisfies the support he wants you to have.

Thank you for your question.  Post operative instructions regarding surgical bras do vary from one plastic surgeon to another.  That being said, my advice would be to switch to a comfortable, supportive sports bra and follow-up with your plastic surgeon.  Good luck.

The purpose of the post surgical bra is to support the breasts while they are swollen but this should not be tight. Notify your surgeon about what is going on and in the meantime you might consider wearing a supportive comfortable sports bra.

Thank you for the question.   Please contact your Plastic Surgeon about  wearing your garment or possibly changing to something more comfortable for you.   Good Luck

Please start by calling your plastic surgeon and letting her or him know your problem. Sometimes it’s a matter of finding another bra in the proper size or material that just is easier on your skin. I personally like my patients to stay in a supportive bra most of the time for the first 3 weeks including bedtime and then for an additional 3 weeks during the day only to help support the new implant position. Of course, over time the implants are going to settle usually into a somewhat lower position so you won’t notice so much volume at the top of the breast, but this is natural. 

Thank you for your question. It is important to have good compression after a breast augmentation, your compression bra maybe too tight , however, the scars are tender as well.  You can try a bra one size larger or put 4x4 gauze under your bra to pad your scars.