Are Wireless Push Up Bras Safe to Wear After Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for your question. My patients will have a surgical bra that I place at the time of surgery. They normally wear this for the first week or two and then transition to a sports bra that opens in the front. By six weeks, if their implants have sufficiently descended, I let my patients know they can start wearing a normal bra (including a push-up bra). They may still undergo some changes which can change their bra preferences a few months later.

Hello. When deciding on a bra different things are better for different people. Factors would include size and placement of the incision. A sports bra that zips in front tend to work best soon after the operation. It is best to give your breasts time for swelling to go down and heal some before buying new bras for everyday use.
 

Jaime Perez, MD
Breast Augmentation Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

The simple answer is that wireless push-up bras are safe after breast augmentation although most surgeons will recommend not wearing one for at least 2 months after your initial operation.  After that, go for it!

 

As for your final size, there is no way to predict based upon your height.  That is something that your PS can ballpark much easier based upon your individual measurements, quality of skin, degree of tissue laxity, and size of implants used.

 

I hope that helps!

     I would not purchase any new bras yet.  You need to be fitted after surgery.  Your surgeon needs to advise you on styles based upon the route taken and the healing process.  Kenneth Hughes, MD  Los Angeles, CA

My patients DO NOT buy bras before surgery.  Often a strap/band is used post-operatively until they are near perfect then they can purchase a couple of bras (wire is fine) to wear and to start supporting the breasts when 'perfect' is achieved.  At that point, you can get sized and purchase the styles you like.  Push up bras are fine once you are happy with your results.