What Are the Effects if I Keep Wearing my Sports Bra After Breast Augmentation?

Depending on the type of implant and position of the implant your surgeon may recommended different options. For my patients I recommend an “interim bra” that is usually a soft post operative bra or sport bra with no underwire. This ‘interim’ bra should be supportive, soft and fit the shape of the new breast well. For the first 2 weeks wear the ‘interim’ bra day and night. Usually by 4 weeks patients can change into a soft underwire bra. My advice is that any bra worn in the early post operative period should NOT push the implant out of position as adverse effects could possibly occur. 

A sports bra is a comfortable and convenient garment to wear after breast augmentation surgery. Sometimes surgeons instruct patients to switch from a sports bra to an underwire bra later in their recovery, when they feel the implants have assumed their final position in the pocket, and they believe the patient would benefit from greater support of her breasts.  If you have any questions about your postoperative care, it is always a good idea to check with your surgeon’s office.

Thanks for the question. I suggested the patients wear no underwear for a month after operation.  If you wear a bra, underwear much, it can hold the implants higher and block them from falling into position. This permits the implants to fall into position. I wish you all the best.