I have anxiety about removing my surgical bra. Should I?

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I have anatomical implants, 420cc and 400cc. I bought a sports bra as advised by PS, it's tight and I found it difficult to zip up even before the surgery. I asked my PS when I could remove my bra, he said to shower only. I'm scared that it will hurt too much to zip it back up since it is so tight, or that I won't be able to get it on and my implants will rotate. Is my anxiety resonable or should I just remove the bra and shower tomorrow? Is it safe to do so with anatomical implants so early?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. It is true that in the days immediately post op, your chest area is swollen and this can make the bra tight- potentially a bit uncomfortable to get back on. I recommend that you go slow. Try not to worry that your implants will rotate in the short time that your bra is off. If you want some advice about an alternate bra you could wear if the one you have becomes too tight, contact your Plastic Surgeon's office. I'm sure they could offer alternative suggestions and reassurance.All the best

Seth Eberlin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Immediately after surgery there are a lot of possible things to worry about and it can be a stressful time.  One of these is when/if to take off your bra and what to do afterwards.If your plastic surgeon said it would be ok to take off your bra to shower, then I think that he/she is right.  Putting it back on after surgery may be a little difficult due to swelling and some discomfort but it should be manageable.  It's unlikely that your anatomic implants would rotate from taking off/putting on your bra so I think you're safe there.  Your anxiety is definitely reasonable but I think that if you follow your surgeon's instructions you should be just fine.  And if for some reason you run into any issues, don't hesitate to contact your surgeon so he can help you take care of the problem.Good luck in your healing process,Dr. Seth

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