I am 11 days out and the bra is my only issue. I am wearing an XL sports bra but by the end of the day my breats and back or tingling like it is too tight. Can I wear a larger bra that does not compress the breasts or is compression what is needed
March 3, 2018
Answer: Post surgery garments Post-op garments are used for a combination of both support and compression. We all have different preferences when it comes to post surgery garments. Please see your surgeon so she or he can evaluate the fit of your bra. Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
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March 3, 2018
Answer: Post surgery garments Post-op garments are used for a combination of both support and compression. We all have different preferences when it comes to post surgery garments. Please see your surgeon so she or he can evaluate the fit of your bra. Sincerely,Dr. Michelle Spring
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November 8, 2017
Answer: Are Post Surgery Bra's for Support or to Keep Compression? It's a great question. I don't use any special bras in my office, but many surgeons use a surgical bra for support. Some doctors may use a wrap, or a tighter surgical bra, for compression. Some people believe that this may stop a hematoma, which is a collection of blood around the breast implant.
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November 8, 2017
Answer: Are Post Surgery Bra's for Support or to Keep Compression? It's a great question. I don't use any special bras in my office, but many surgeons use a surgical bra for support. Some doctors may use a wrap, or a tighter surgical bra, for compression. Some people believe that this may stop a hematoma, which is a collection of blood around the breast implant.
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September 8, 2017
Answer: Use of bra's after breast augmentation Like many things in surgery, there is no consensus on the use of surgical bras after a breast augmentation. However, I'm sure all surgeons would advise that you wear something that minimises your discomfort, and not contribute to your level of discomfort. Given this, it is always best to bring such concerns to the attention of your surgeon and they will advise what is most appropriate for you given your circumstances.Personally, I do not believe the use a compression dressing/bandage/bra after surgery serves any purpose other than to make the patients feel more uncomfortable. It certainly doesn't control swelling, or most importantly it would not logically improve the long term results.Having said that, all our patients are placed in a "surgical bra" after surgery. These are light fitting bras designed to simply support the breasts, and therefore provide a degree of comfort. They are not used to apply any significant compression. This is put on at the end of surgery so that when my patients wake up it's already on. I firmly believe that gentle support of the breasts provides a great deal of comfort during the early recovery phase. Furthermore, I believe all breasts newly augmented or old, need constant support.All my patients are advised to wear this surgical bra for 6 weeks. However, we advise all our patients to purchase one or two inexpensive sports bras or crop tops so they have something to wear when they're washing the other during this first six week period.At the 6 week stage once most of the swelling has resolved, all our patients are then advised to be formally fitted for new bras.
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September 8, 2017
Answer: Use of bra's after breast augmentation Like many things in surgery, there is no consensus on the use of surgical bras after a breast augmentation. However, I'm sure all surgeons would advise that you wear something that minimises your discomfort, and not contribute to your level of discomfort. Given this, it is always best to bring such concerns to the attention of your surgeon and they will advise what is most appropriate for you given your circumstances.Personally, I do not believe the use a compression dressing/bandage/bra after surgery serves any purpose other than to make the patients feel more uncomfortable. It certainly doesn't control swelling, or most importantly it would not logically improve the long term results.Having said that, all our patients are placed in a "surgical bra" after surgery. These are light fitting bras designed to simply support the breasts, and therefore provide a degree of comfort. They are not used to apply any significant compression. This is put on at the end of surgery so that when my patients wake up it's already on. I firmly believe that gentle support of the breasts provides a great deal of comfort during the early recovery phase. Furthermore, I believe all breasts newly augmented or old, need constant support.All my patients are advised to wear this surgical bra for 6 weeks. However, we advise all our patients to purchase one or two inexpensive sports bras or crop tops so they have something to wear when they're washing the other during this first six week period.At the 6 week stage once most of the swelling has resolved, all our patients are then advised to be formally fitted for new bras.
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