Do You Have to Wear a Compression Bra After a Breast Lift or is a Sports Bra Enough?

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I forgot to mention what surgery in my first question. I'm referring to a breast lift no implants. Thanks.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

After a breast lift, you do want a supportive bra without an underwire but not a compression garment.  Your bra can provide too much compression for sure.  The most delicate part of a breast lift is that bottom middle area where the vertical and horizontal scars meet.  You don't want too much compression on this area.

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

Do what your PS has recommended. I generally use a sports bra and sometimes no bra at all. It really depends on the surgery and other factors.

Paul Gill, MD · Answer

The key to a nice result from a breast lift is taking the weight of the breast tissue off of the healing skin.   This is important to help minimize skin stretching out and scar widening.

	For this reason,  I recommend a form fitting compression bra without wire for 3 weeks, followed by a snug sports bra until 6 weeks.   I do not allow wire for 6 weeks, as it can irritate the scar and cause wound healing problems. 

	After 6 weeks, I allow patients to wear any bra they desire, as long as it offers enough support to offset the weight of the breast to the skin.

	I hope this helps.
	Dr. Gill

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

My patients are told to wear underwire bras with adjustable straps so they can cinch them up to support the breast tissue... and good quality sport bras with activities after 3-4 weeks of recovery.  Squisher sport bras do not count in my book.

Pouria Moradi, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

A sports bra, as long as it is well fitted will be fine.

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