How long do I sleep in a bra after my Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for your question.  Each doctor recommends a different amount of time to wear your bra at night, so I would suggest checking in with your doctor to find out the recommended time frame is to wear your bra at night.  For my patients I typically recommend wearing the bra for at least the first 2 weeks after surgery, but you can always continue to wear the bra as long as it is comfortable for you.  Some women find that they like the extra support at night, and it may be more comfortable.If you would like more information regarding breast augmentation and the recovery process, you can download a free copy of my Breast Augmentation Planer at ABetterBreast.com.Best of luck.

I actually have most of my patients go bra less, or use a bandeau for the first several months to encourage the implants to drop in place.  I want the implant to settle, rather than be pushed up.

As short of a duration as possible is what I tell my patients!!  But it really varies between patients...  Patients who are narrow chested and have large implants generally have to wear a thong bra for one month, 24/7.  Most of the others only need to wear one for one week.

Hi there and thanks for your question! I recommend patients wear a sports bra/compression garment for 4 weeks after any breast surgery.  I suggest asking your doctor for his/her recommendation, as each surgeon varies in their post operative protocol. Best of luck and hope this helps!

Hello, Thank you for your question!It may be best to follow your PS post op instructions regarding bras and sleeping braless. However, gravity plays a role for everyone in the long run!You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
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I generally want my patients to wear the surgical bra that we provide (which clips in the front) for the first several days.  Shortly after that they can start wearing a sport bra which is not too constricting.  The sport bra is worn for about 6-8 weeks in by practice.  At that time, we allow our patients to switch to a regular (underwire) bra.Every surgeon has their own recipe for postop and it is always best to check with your surgeon regarding the post surgical plan.Hope that helps.

It's a great question. Your surgeon is the only one who can give you specific advice.  Following their advice will give you the best results. In my office I don't use any special bras and my patients leave the operating room with only two Band-Aids. I don't do any wrapping either. After one week, most women will wear a band bra, or loose fitting sports bra. I recommend avoiding underwire bras for six weeks. At night recommend that my patients were brought they find it more comfortable, but if not they can go without.

Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. I have patients wear a soft bra after breast augmentation for a few weeks to splint everything, and at that point the scars are generally very stable and we move to normal bras (or none) and long term scar management.

The best person to advise you on this is your specific surgeon.

Breast support is important, big implants are like big breasts, they eventually sag. In my practice I have my patients wear a sports bra that  opens in the front ,without under wire  for 6 weeks, 24/7 and a breast band. After the fist week if they want to go out for an evening with out a bra that's ok.Not wearing your bra for a couple of nights will not hurt your result.Yours,Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACSPlastis SurgeryNewport Beach, CA

 In my practice I have patients wear a bra primarily for comfort. Other surgeons may have a different practice philosophy and you should get your instructions from your own surgeon.