3 days post op, is it okay to removed my post surgical bra? Would that have affected the results?

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Im now worried that by my removing my postsurgical bra for around 5-6 hours that it may have caused earlier bottoming out or movement downward of the IMF, or just any sag or movement downward of my new breasts. i want to keep them nice and high and perky, so im paranoid that this was a mistake. any help? would that have affected the results or final appearance of my breasts at ALL? so paranoid about it. i want to keep them PERFect and perky and in perfect position.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

You should be wearing your bra day and night for the first eight weeks after surgery. This provides the support you need while you recover. Having said that however don't feel too badly about not wearing it for a few hours that one time. As long as you wear it religiously from now on it should be okay. If you have serious concerns please talk to your surgeon.

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say what could've happened but let's stay positive.  As long as you didn't lift anything 15lbs or heavier or do anything strenuous, you are most likely just fine.  I allow my patients to remove their surgical bra for an hour or two to wash it or to give themselves a break from wearing it.  Don't worry too much over this, but it is important that you follow your surgeon's post-op instructions and wear your surgical bra for as long as instructed.  Best of luck! ac

M. Dean Vistnes, MD · Answer

Without
seeing a photo it is difficult to tell what is happening but at 3 days it is
still very early in the healing process after breast augmentation. If you are
out of town you could always email a photo to your plastic surgeon for his
evaluation and advice. Good luck!

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

My advice would be to follow your surgeon's post op instructions. Each surgeon may have different instructions, and I would discourage shopping around for lenient opinions.  The results your surgeon has shown you are based on the surgery and the post op care. All the best.

Margaret Skiles, MD (retired) · Answer

Only your doctor knows what is best for you so you should contact him or her with your questions. Every surgeon has somewhat different regimens for their patients based on their experience and actual surgery performed and each patient is different, so talk with your doctor. Good luck to you.

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

You probably are OK but discuss with your surgeon since only he/she knows your situation best.  Good luck.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Is very important that you speak to your plastic surgeon and follow the surgeons advice about wearing your postsurgical bra.  Do not follow recommendations on the Internet given by people who have not examined you.  However based on your question I doubt that you have cause significant harm.

3 days post op, is it okay to removed my post surgical bra? Would that have affected the results?

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