Going braless 6 weeks post op?

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I'm about 6 weeks post op and tomorrow is my anniversary. I'm hoping to wearing a dress that I can't wear a bra with, will I be okay to go braless?

Ajay Mahajan, MD, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

It is good to wear a supportive bra (without underwires) after breast surgery for 6 to 12 weeks. I advise them for about 12 weeks as underwired bras can sometimes cause discomfort over the scar area and it does take about 3 months for swelling to settle before you can invest in a new wardrobe of lingerie. However, I advise my patients that there should not be an issue with not wearing a supportive bra for a few hours, like for an evening out, at any stage during recovery. It takes about 6 weeks for a capsule to form around the implant and secure it in position so until this time is advisable to secure the implants in position with a support bra. You should however consult your own plastic surgeon for their preference.

Shahin Fazilat, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.   Keep in mind that every PS has a different protocol when it comes to bra wearing and types of bras.   In my practice at 6 weeks, you are perfectly fine to go without a bra; bra's at this point after surgery are more for comfort.  Be sure to follow your own surgeons recommendations.  Happy Anniversary!

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Regardless of any special instructions about bra wearing that I might give my patients, I tell them after the third week of breast augmentation surgery they can wear whatever they wish for special occasions. Have a great anniversary and congratulations. For more information on this and similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Please remember that questions related to post-operative instructions should be relayed to your own plastic surgeon as we all have different management strategies. That being said, going bra-less for a few hours should not be a problem, and I would like to wish you a happy anniversary.Have fun.Best,

Randy Proffitt, MD · Answer

Absolutely, you can go without a bra.  6 weeks is the magic number for most surgical procedures when you can resume normal activities without restriction.  With that said you should not make a habit of going braless all the time.  Certainly every now and then will not hurt anything. Have fun.

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