How tight is the compression bra supposed to be? (Photos)

Hello,Thank you for your question. Unfortunately swelling is hard to predict and a post op bra can wind up temporarily too tight. See if you can shift it down and adjust all hooks/straps to their loosest setting. If the band is causing you pain I recommend that you contact your plastic surgeon and ask them about alternatives you can try.All the best

Although most plastic surgeons recommend support for the breasts to increase longevity of breast augmentation/lift, there are no well researched protocols for bra wear. Sports bras may be OK for the first 6 weeks or so.  I do not recommend underwire bras,  Consult with your plastic surgeon to determine the best path ahead for your comfort during recovery. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your questions. A postop bra should be snug enough to offer support and comfort but should not be so tight that it is causing compression and discomfort. Perhaps you need to size up one size. Call your surgeon to discuss and see if you can obtain another bra that is more comfortable.Hope this helps!

Thanks for your posted question.  I'd suggest contacting your plastic surgeon if you find the bra painful.  Some surgeons don't feel that bras are required at all after BBA surgery but others feel that they should be worn continuously for a specific time after the operation, so there are a wide range of opinions.  I personally tell my patients to remove their bra if they find it painful, and we discuss other options like using a different bra or simply not wearing it.  However, your surgeon will have a care regimen that works well for their patients.

Dear Miss4555,your bra shouldn't cause you any discomfort or pain. Its only function is to provide support for your breasts until you are fully healed. I would suggest you to check the recommendations with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

I don't believe compression  is necessarily a good thing after breast augmentation. Gentle support is generally what I recommend, and this can be accomplished with almost any bra which does not irritate the incision line. The brush should be comfortable.

Hello.  
Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!  
Your post-surgery bra should be snug and supportive but not overly constricting. 
It is important to have an in-person medical opinion from your surgeon regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. 
Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol. 
It is important to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results. 
It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. 
Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).  
Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. 
We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only. 
During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. 
We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment! 
M.Kara,MD,FRCSC (27+ years experience) 
- Specializing in 24 hour recovery/ out to dinner breast augmentation in-hospital private surgical facility for your added safety and peace of mind 

Many thanks miss for the question.
A too tight bra digging into your body causing pain is not ideal logically.It must compress the tissue in the first 48 hours so as to continue with homeostasis but later on it has to be tolerable and comfortable. Surgical bra of correct size sometimes is not easy to acquire than we can use a sports bra.
Wish you all the best

A post breast augmentation  bra should be supportive but not compressively tight enough to cause discomfort or pain.  I would suggest that you find a supportive  softer bra that is comfortable to wear.  Of course check in with your plastic surgeon and make sure they understand how tight your bra is and that you are uncomfortable.   The 400 cc implants usually require a larger bra.