When can I start wearing underwired bras again after breast augmentation?

Most surgeons have a rule about wearing underwire bras. What it really comes down to is comfort and not applying too much pressure right on the incision when it is fresh.  Generally I would have patients not wear an underwire bra for about 3 weeks.  At that time I don't mind, particularly as I have my patients use silicone strips to minimize scarring.  The combination of silicone and a bit of pressure works exceptionally well to help scars fade away.The other advantage to the underwire is that is shaped to contour around the implant.   That can provide some support to keep the implant in the perfect location while the scar and capsule form around it.  In my view this minimizes the risk of a malpositioned implant, something nobody wants.Rodger Shortt, Plastic surgeon in Oakville, Ontario.

You will be able to start wearing an underwire bra after two months but ask your surgeon first for their advice.

I usually have my patients wait 4-6 weeks but this will vary on the situation and the plastic surgeon's preferences. You should ask your PS what they want you to do. Best,

Definitely check with your surgeon but I generally tell my patients that underwires are ok one month post-op.

Every patient is different and every surgeon has their preferences so make sure you discuss with your surgeon prior to doing anything. I typically allow patients to wear an underwire around 4-6 weeks from surgery depending on exact procedure and how their recovery has been. ac

This is very surgeon-dependent. I like my patients to wait at least 3 months because that is the time period when the capsule is forming and I do not want wires to interfere with lower pole shape.

It can be tempting to want to rush
right out and do new bra shopping after a breast augmentation, however I typically allow
my patients to resume wearing underwired bras at six
weeks because their scars are generally then reach
their strongest point of resistance. At six weeks, I also allow my
patients to stop using their compression
garments and resume normal exercise/physical activity.

Thank you for your question. I recommend that my patients wait 4-6 weeks after surgery before wearing an underwire bra. Make sure and discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.

Each physician has his own protocal which in many respects is determined by how the breasts look after surgery. In some patients there is no need to wait and in others it could be as long as three to six months. Ask your PS about his policy in your situation

For me it depends on two things. First, if I want to make sure that the crease level does not descend, I will advise an underwire earlier rather than later. Second is the scar location. If the scar is in the crease, an underwire can cause irritation/inflammation and so I advise waiting 4-6 weeks and then letting pain be the guide.