Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Blog | Dr. Linderman

After undergoing breast augmentation surgery, your surgeon will direct you in wearing the proper bra to ensure support and help the breast implant settle into position.

Your cosmetic surgeon will give you a special bra designed to aid in the recovery process following your breast augmentation surgery. Once you are not required to wear the special bra, you may be allowed to wear a normal bra for comfort reasons depending on your individual breast size and needs. In general, a bra is recommended to help maintain the positive results of your breast augmentation. When considering an underwire bra, it is often recommended that a patient wait at least one month after surgery before wearing one.

Breast implants may require additional support, especially saline breast implants, which are heavier than silicone breast implants. Mentor has designed a special line of bras designed to be worn by women following breast augmentation surgery. These bras are designed both to support the breast implant and to enhance the cosmetic result of breast augmentation.

It is very important to discuss bra wearing and bra comfort following your breast augmentation in great detail with your cosmetic surgeon. Be sure you know everything you should do and when you should do it. After experiencing the cost and procedure of a breast augmentation, you certainly do not want to damage your breast skin by stretching it too much during your recovery period. Be sure to consult a qualified cosmetic surgeon before making any decisions concerning breast augmentation surgery.