Can push up bras be bad for your implants?

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Can push up bras be bad for your implants short term or long term? My breast have a good size gap In between and I want to make sure it's not bad if I use a bra to push them closer together or if I should limit how often I wear a push up bra.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,After 8 weeks, I allow my patients to wear whatever type of bra that they want to, including underwire/push up. I recommend that you ask your Plastic Surgeon to advise you as each surgeon has their own preferred protocols. All the best

Constantino G. Mendieta, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for reaching out to us.Once you are healed you should be able to utlize a push up bra with no problem. But following up with your surgical team is always in your best interest.

Earl E. Ferguson III, MD, FACS · Answer

After the first few months, the implants likely will have settled.  Once that has occurred, there is no harm in wearing push up bras.  Please check with your plastic surgeon to be sure however.  We all have our own way of doing things.

Marissa Tenenbaum, MD · Answer

It really depends what kind of implants you had and if your surgeon likes patients to be in a post operative bra. Sometimes a bra can help the patient with pain and comfort but it can interfere with incisions if they are in the inframammary fold or under the breast. Check with your board certified plastic surgeon to find out their recommendations. Good luck, MMT

Neil T. Chen, MD · Answer

Dear Miss Aimeei do not have my patients wearing bras for the first month to allow the implants to settle. Each surgeon has his/her protocol. Check with your surgeon.

Can push up bras be bad for your implants?

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