When can I start wearing a regular bra but that has NO underwire after a breast augmentation?

Thank you for your question.
In my experience, you should wear a supportive, soft sports bra for at least the first three months post-operatively. This helps in diminishing the majority of swelling in the breasts. After this period, you can slowly start transitioning to a wireless bra.

It will be best if you talk to your Plastic surgeon about what he consider the best. Usually A mild compression Bra is use to keep the swelling process under controlled.

Dear kam03,
every surgeon has a preferred type of bra that they let their patients wear after breast augmentation, as this would depend on various factors like the type of surgery performed and the size of the implant used. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and follow his or her advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

After breast augmentation surgery, your plastic surgeon will provide specific instructions tailored to your individual healing process. In general, it's essential to follow their guidance closely to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results. However, here are some general guidelines regarding when you can start wearing a regular bra without underwire after breast augmentation:
1. Follow your surgeon's instructions: Your plastic surgeon will provide specific recommendations based on your unique circumstances, such as the type of implants used, incision location, and your body's healing progress. Always follow their guidance, as it will be tailored to your situation.
2. Typical timeline: In many cases, plastic surgeons recommend wearing a surgical or compression bra immediately after surgery to provide support and promote healing. This specialized bra often has no underwire and is designed to minimize movement and pressure on the implants during the initial recovery period.
3. Transition to regular bras: The timing for transitioning to regular bras without underwire can vary depending on how well you are healing and your plastic surgeon's recommendations. Typically, you may be able to switch to a soft, non-underwire bra around 4-6 weeks after surgery, but this timeline can vary.
4. Listen to your body: It's essential to pay attention to your body's signals during the healing process. If you experience discomfort or feel that a regular bra is causing too much pressure or friction on your incisions or implants, you may need to wait longer before transitioning to one.
5. Gradual transition: When transitioning to regular bras, consider starting with bras that provide gentle support and have no underwire. Look for soft, comfortable materials that won't irritate your healing skin or put undue pressure on your implants.
6. Avoid high-impact activities: Until you receive clearance from your plastic surgeon, it's important to avoid high-impact activities and heavy lifting that could strain your chest muscles and implants. Choose bras that provide adequate support without causing discomfort or restricting movement.
Always communicate openly with your plastic surgeon about any concerns or questions you may have regarding your recovery and when it's appropriate to transition to different types of bras. They can provide guidance based on your progress and help ensure a successful outcome from your breast augmentation surgery.

Each of us seem to have our own protocols. In general I allow this to happen around the 3rd week after surgery, but that timeframe gets adjusted based on the follow up visits and overall status of the patient and the implants.

This question is best answered by your surgeon as protocols may vary. Typically a surgical or some type of support bra is worn initially to help support healing tissues and control swelling. After a few weeks most patients are back to wearing a regular bra.

What bra is chosen depends upon what kind of implant you get. Please ask your surgeon what he/she prefers. Every surgeon has his/her own protocol about bras.

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Each plastic surgeon has developed an individual postoperative breast augmentation protocol based upon training and years of clinical experience. Some surgeons recommend the use of a surgical bra for several weeks after breast augmentation, some 4 weeks, some 3 months, and some not at all!
I recommend you follow the directions of your plastic surgeon and adhere to his / her protocol.
Best wishes...