Is it advisable to go braless after breast augmentation? 1 week post-op.

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Hi, I recently had modest breast augmentation 7 days ago. 32AA / AAA to 32A (with 225cc implants). My doctor says to wear the surgical bra and band for at least 7 days. Thereafter sports bras can be worn. But I find the surgical bra + band as well as sports bras not comfortable. Is it safe to go braless instead since my implants are not huge and I rather these descend / 'drop' faster? Thanks,

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would recommend that you follow your PS's post-operative advice.  Sports bras may be OK for the first 6 weeks or so; I do not recommend underwire bras. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you aloe78 for your question.  I would recommend you follow your Plastic Surgeons protocol. Typically we like patients in the sports bra to bring down swelling faster.  I would also recommend no underwire for about 6-8 weeks.  Best of luck to you.

Terence Goh, MBBS, MRCS(Ed), FAMS (Plast Surg) · Answer

Thanks for your question.
Unknown to many patients, post-operative care is equally important and it’s is most advisable to follow the advice of your surgeon. 
Depending on the type of implants used and the position of the implant on the chest wall, your surgeon may recommend you to go braless or with a breast band. The surgical bra and breast band are prescribed to help reduce swelling, risks of bleeding and also for comfort. Some patients develop a rash between the strap and the skin. Use of a gauze or dressing material to line it can help. The other common problem is with the sizing of the garments. If in doubt it’s always good to check back with your surgeon on his nurses. 
I hope this answers your questions. Have a nice day ahead!

Kim Taylor, FRACS · Answer

You should follow the advice of your surgeon.  I would certainly recommend wearing some type of compression.  Perhaps your sports bra is too tight? Have a shop around for something more comfortable.  Wearing nothing is likely to pro;ong your recovery, rather than allow them to drop "faster".

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

Congratulations on your breast augmentation.  It is very important that you follow the specific advice that your operating surgeon has given you.  Online consultants are not aware of the exact nature of the operation that was done and cannot advise you properly.That said, my practice, patients who have a proper postoperative result with proper implant position are allowed to go bra less after the first 2 weeks if comfortable.

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