Underwire Bra After Breast Implant Explantation

Good day! Surgeons have different protocols for post op for each patient and for each procedure. It is still best to ask your doctor about detailed information on the aftercare you need and strictly follow post op instructions for best results. Best of luck! #RealSelf100

It all depends on the amount of scarring you have an your plastic surgeons recommendations.  I usually recommend waiting 6 weeks before wearing underwire bras.

I prefer a compressieon garment for approximately 3 weeks to promote symmetric and uniform compression of the contracting breast parenchyma. I believe an underwire may not provide well distributed pressure to the area.

We generally do not recommend underwire bras after explantation for about 3 months as the continuous pressure may prevent the skin from relaxing properly.

Thank you for the question.

Always best to check with your plastic surgeon regarding postop care...

Generally, it is best to avoid pressure from wired bras for several months after surgery.

Best wishes.

Each surgeon has his/her own specific post-op recommendations. I personally do not want my patients wearing an underwire bra during the early post-op period.

Ask your surgeon for his/her advise, and follow their recommendations...........................................

As breast surgeons, we all have different post-operative instructions on when to wear bras after breast augmentation surgery.  I personally do not like having bras rub your scar and so I recommend a full length camisole for about 6-8 weeks.  With this approach the scars under the breast do not get rubbed daily and they heal up much better with no redness or thickening of the scar.  I also recommend scar guard cream applied twice a day for 2-3 months after surgery.   I do not suggest wearing a sports bra after surgery as I make the pocket for the implant correctly and my breast implants move into the pocket with no problems.