I just had a breast reduction (from a h to a c) four days ago. I went for an Appointment today and he took the drains out and the bandages off and told me I can take a shower in a few days. I asked if I needed to wear a surgical bra or a sports bra and he said no. They need to soften up. I feel really uncomfortable and was in a lot of pain all the way home. Is this a Normal practice for plastic surgeons? Everything I've read online it says that that wear a surgical bra right out of the hospital.
Answer: Post op bra Every doctor has different post op instructions so you should ask your surgeon what would work for you. The dressings vary from patient to patient. Some patients may be placed in a sports bra; others will wear a stabilizing elastic support strap. Your doctor will decide after surgery and in subsequent weeks, which dressing will suit your needs and how long you would need to wear them.
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Answer: Post op bra Every doctor has different post op instructions so you should ask your surgeon what would work for you. The dressings vary from patient to patient. Some patients may be placed in a sports bra; others will wear a stabilizing elastic support strap. Your doctor will decide after surgery and in subsequent weeks, which dressing will suit your needs and how long you would need to wear them.
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Answer: Is It Ok to Not Wear a Surgical Bra or a Sports Bra After a Breast Reduction? Thanks for your question. Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. I have patients wear a soft bra for a few weeks to splint everything, and at that point the scars are generally very stable and we move to normal bras (or none) and long term scar management. Most important is a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon regarding this procedure. Don’t settle for less!
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Answer: Is It Ok to Not Wear a Surgical Bra or a Sports Bra After a Breast Reduction? Thanks for your question. Every surgeon will have his/her own preferences as to recovery for specific procedures. I have patients wear a soft bra for a few weeks to splint everything, and at that point the scars are generally very stable and we move to normal bras (or none) and long term scar management. Most important is a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon regarding this procedure. Don’t settle for less!
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December 19, 2017
Answer: Sports bra after beast reduction This is a very personal choice however, I would recommend a sports bra for a number of reasons. The main reason is that sports bras do not have a cup size and hence will accommodate the breast whilst it is swollen. They also offer better support which helps with the shape of the breast in the six weeks after surgery.
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December 19, 2017
Answer: Sports bra after beast reduction This is a very personal choice however, I would recommend a sports bra for a number of reasons. The main reason is that sports bras do not have a cup size and hence will accommodate the breast whilst it is swollen. They also offer better support which helps with the shape of the breast in the six weeks after surgery.
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November 8, 2017
Answer: Is It Ok to Not Wear a Surgical Bra or a Sports Bra After a Breast Reduction? I would follow your surgeon's instructions closely. After breast reduction, my patients do not wear any bra for the first week. Once the swelling and discomfort have decreased, then they will start wearing a loose fitting sports bra. After six weeks, they can start wearing underwire bras. Congratulations on your surgery!
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November 8, 2017
Answer: Is It Ok to Not Wear a Surgical Bra or a Sports Bra After a Breast Reduction? I would follow your surgeon's instructions closely. After breast reduction, my patients do not wear any bra for the first week. Once the swelling and discomfort have decreased, then they will start wearing a loose fitting sports bra. After six weeks, they can start wearing underwire bras. Congratulations on your surgery!
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Sports bra after breast reduction Thank you for your question. I often recommend that patients find a sports bra that opens in the front and that is comfortable to wear. They can take breaks during the day and I also encourage breast lymphatic massage after a week to help reduce swelling. I use the bra for both comfort and swelling reduction
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November 12, 2015
Answer: Sports bra after breast reduction Thank you for your question. I often recommend that patients find a sports bra that opens in the front and that is comfortable to wear. They can take breaks during the day and I also encourage breast lymphatic massage after a week to help reduce swelling. I use the bra for both comfort and swelling reduction
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