Is my post op bra too tight? I'm 8 days post op after a boob job. (Photo)

Thank you for your question.  If your surgical bra is feeling so tight that it is causing numbness and soreness, it is probably too tight.  My advice is to follow-up with your plastic surgeon for his/her recommendations.  Good luck.

Hello and thank you for your question!It does seem like the bra is too tight but this concern must be brought up with your plastic surgeon.Good luck!

Sound like your bra is too tight, I like my patients to wear a sports bra after surgery,but not tight at all just for support.

It sounds as if your bra is too tight. We have our patients wear a sports type bra the first several weeks after surgery for support when the breasts are maximally swollen. Let your surgeon's office know what you are experiencing so they can get you a more comfortable, supportive bra.

If you are experiencing numbness, then it sounds like your bra is too tight.  Best thing to do in this circumstance is to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon, they may offer an alternative bra or suggest a sports bra instead.  Hope this helps!

Hey Chloemarie92.  Congrats on your new breasts.  In time, they will look fantastic once swelling and settling are complete.  If you had a straight breast augmentation (no lifting) then you do not necessarily have to wear a bra at all.  I tell my patients that the sole purpose of your surgical bra is to hold in your dressings/gauze etc. after surgery.  If you are not bleeding, oozing, or anything else, there is no purpose of the bra or the dressings it holds.  The bra gives added pressure to your swelling and will make you feel uncomfortable especially if it is tight and going without a bra will not affect your results.  However, each PS has their own guidelines/rules that they want their patients to follow.  My suggestion is to make sure that this is okay from their standpoint. 

Hi,It sounds like your bra is too tight. You should call your doctors office and see if they can give you another bra or instruct you on what type of bra you can buy and safely wear. Best wishes!

Thanks for your question about breast augmentation.If you are feeling numb then I would say that the bra is too tight.  In my practice I do place patients in a post operative bra and have instructions for them to wear it regularly and then we counsel them on suggested bra options after surgery.  I recommend that you follow up with your surgeon and their office to discuss an option that is appropriate but more comfortable for you at this point.Best wishe

Hola chloemarie92,
Post-op bras are meant to be tight. In the first stages of post-op this will prevent hematomas.
It is normal to feel sore for a couple of weeks. Eventually you may be able to switch to a sports bra. However, for now I would recommend using the post-op bra your surgeon has recommended for the length of time he/she has prescribed.
With my patients I allow them to rest for a period of 2 hours without the bra which is acceptable in most cases.