Will wearing a supportive bra help minimize the stretching of the areolas afterwards?

April 28, 2024
Asked By:MandyS1234 in Canada

I am a 23 years old women and im having a areola reduction (no lift) with local anesthesia. He will be doing the purse sting technique. I understand wearing a good bra for the first month of so promote healing and reduced swelling but will wearing a supportive bra afterwards for the next 6 months or so help the stretching fo the areolas?

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April 25, 2025

Answer: Breasts

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2024

Answer: Bra

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 31, 2024

Answer: Bra

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 28, 2024

Answer: Support

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 28, 2024

Answer: Support

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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