I have have saline implants for nearly 1yr. Is it ok to wear underwire bras at this point? Just recently I am finding it painful ...obviously,if it hurts Im going to stop wearing the underwire lol..But I was wondering if I shouldnt be wearing them Ever??Thanks for your help.
November 19, 2015
Answer: Underwire Bra after Breast Implants After nearly one year from the time of your breast augmentation procedure you should be able to wear an underwire bra. In my practice, once patients are roughly 6 weeks out from surgery, I allow them to transition into any bra of their choosing but do caution them that due to the inframammary incision and placement, that underwire bra's have the potential to irritate their scars/incisions. Until your scars have matured, which can take up to one year to soften, fade and comfortably tolerate any pressure, patients might find underwire bra's to be a little uncomfortable with overuse and wear. It is always recommended that you address any concerns and questions with your operating surgeon, as each has their own specific post-surgical protocol. With that being said, you can always try wearing an underwire bra for a few hours and see how it goes. If you are experiencing any discomfort or irritation from it, I would recommend changing into a lighter weight and underwire free bra. Good Luck!
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November 19, 2015
Answer: Underwire Bra after Breast Implants After nearly one year from the time of your breast augmentation procedure you should be able to wear an underwire bra. In my practice, once patients are roughly 6 weeks out from surgery, I allow them to transition into any bra of their choosing but do caution them that due to the inframammary incision and placement, that underwire bra's have the potential to irritate their scars/incisions. Until your scars have matured, which can take up to one year to soften, fade and comfortably tolerate any pressure, patients might find underwire bra's to be a little uncomfortable with overuse and wear. It is always recommended that you address any concerns and questions with your operating surgeon, as each has their own specific post-surgical protocol. With that being said, you can always try wearing an underwire bra for a few hours and see how it goes. If you are experiencing any discomfort or irritation from it, I would recommend changing into a lighter weight and underwire free bra. Good Luck!
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October 25, 2015
Answer: Bra choices after surgery Thank you for your question. My patients will have a surgical bra that I place at the time of surgery. They normally wear this for the first week or two and then transition to a sports bra that opens in the front. By six weeks, if their implants have sufficiently descended, I let my patients know they can start wearing a normal bra (including a push-up bra). They may still undergo some changes which can change their bra preferences a few months later. At this point, you should be able to wear what every you want.
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October 25, 2015
Answer: Bra choices after surgery Thank you for your question. My patients will have a surgical bra that I place at the time of surgery. They normally wear this for the first week or two and then transition to a sports bra that opens in the front. By six weeks, if their implants have sufficiently descended, I let my patients know they can start wearing a normal bra (including a push-up bra). They may still undergo some changes which can change their bra preferences a few months later. At this point, you should be able to wear what every you want.
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Underwire Bra and Breast Implants Underwire bras can do two things after breast augmentation surgery: it can irritate the incision and may cause wound breakdown, if it is an inframammary incision. The other thing it can do is it can prevent an implant from dropping which may require a surgical revision. Therefore, we recommend waiting 1 month to wear an underwire bra after surgery.
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Underwire Bra and Breast Implants Underwire bras can do two things after breast augmentation surgery: it can irritate the incision and may cause wound breakdown, if it is an inframammary incision. The other thing it can do is it can prevent an implant from dropping which may require a surgical revision. Therefore, we recommend waiting 1 month to wear an underwire bra after surgery.
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