Underwire after 2 weeks?

lisa789 · 10-08-2009, 03:10 PM

So, prior to my breast augmentation I was told to go bra-less until 2 weeks post op and then I could wear a sports bra only. When I went in for my 2 week appointment, I meant to ask my PS when I could start to wear a wireless bra but I forgot. I asked his assistant afterwards and she said since I have saline anatomicals, I can wear anything I want now including underwire bras. Doesn't this seem super early .. and strange?

I am going to remember to ask my PS directly at my next appt but wanted to see if anyone else was cleared to wear any type of bra this early. And was it comfortable? Thanks!

(Okay I admit right after that appt I ran straight to the mall and bought 2 underwire bras, but am scared to actually wear them for some reason)

babyfromheaven · 10-08-2009, 03:15 PM

One reason a lot of us can't wear underwire that early is because we have a crease incision. With a periareolar incision you don't have to worry about your scar tissue rubbing the wire. They said it's ok, I'd go for it.

sassie · 10-08-2009, 03:16 PM

I had to wear the surgical bra or sports bra 24/7 until my 2 month PO which was yesterday. I was finally given the ok to wear any bra I wanted. I guess every PS has different instructions depending on the implant and the placement.

Myturn · 10-08-2009, 03:16 PM

Hi there - My PS told me that I can wear anything that does not make me uncomfortable. That said, underwire bras still start to hurt me after a couple of hours and I am just over 3 months post op. So I wear them for "special occasions" and try to wear a wireless bra most days.

From what I have seen on this site, every PS has their own view and instructions, so, as always, check with your PS to be sure.

Dare · 10-08-2009, 03:17 PM

Ask 10 different PS's this question and you may get 10 varying answers. It really depends on their philosophy and your quickness to drop. I would ask yours.

For me, as you can tell from my fugly middle pic in my siggy, I KNEW my PS was right to forbid wires for 3 months. It took that long for mine to drop, and I would've been afraid that underwires would've caused my tissue to "set" at that stage. Not pretty.

If your PS is not firm in his/her answer, then I would say start wearing them when you're happy with how far they've dropped/fluffed, and feel comfy in them. JMO

Nadi345 · 10-08-2009, 04:57 PM

Every plastic surgeon is different... with that said, I was allowed to wear a bra after 2 weeks post op and everything worked out fine. I don't think you have much to worry about...

special sammi · 10-08-2009, 05:07 PM

i would be afraid to wear one 2 weeks post op... i did for a couple hours, it was an underwire sports bra. it was very uncomfortable, but i was trying to impress a client.. (duh)...LOL

i'm now wearing a thong bra, a sports bra (the stretchy type) and a band! talk about uncomfy.

but i went kinda big and i am in the process of stretching still ... ugh!

blueeyedgalnyc · 10-08-2009, 05:23 PM

I had my incision through my armpit. I was told not to wear underwires for 2-3 wears. I believe this has more to do with yoru pocket and healing than with the incision site - Victoria Secret makes an amazing NON WIRE bra you should get in black and nude.

lippydame86 · 10-08-2009, 06:17 PM

I was able to start wearing underwire at 1 week post op and I never experienced any problems. Every surgeon is different

GL!

rbyars1 · 10-08-2009, 07:43 PM

Yep, it's perfectly fine. I was wearing an underwire a little over a week after my surgery and have had no issues whatsoever. I also had the areola incision..So go for it!

10-08-2009, 03:10 PM	#1
lisa789 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 181 Thanks: 20 Thanked 69 Times in 68 Posts	Underwire after 2 weeks? So, prior to my breast augmentation I was told to go bra-less until 2 weeks post op and then I could wear a sports bra only. When I went in for my 2 week appointment, I meant to ask my PS when I could start to wear a wireless bra but I forgot. I asked his assistant afterwards and she said since I have saline anatomicals, I can wear anything I want now including underwire bras. Doesn't this seem super early .. and strange? I am going to remember to ask my PS directly at my next appt but wanted to see if anyone else was cleared to wear any type of bra this early. And was it comfortable? Thanks! (Okay I admit right after that appt I ran straight to the mall and bought 2 underwire bras, but am scared to actually wear them for some reason) __________________ -

10-08-2009, 03:15 PM	#2
babyfromheaven Happy 9 month Bday to my boobies! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 117 Thanked 538 Times in 453 Posts	One reason a lot of us can't wear underwire that early is because we have a crease incision. With a periareolar incision you don't have to worry about your scar tissue rubbing the wire. They said it's ok, I'd go for it. __________________ 25 years old 5'1.5" 105 lbs 26 inch ribcage 397 cc mod + Allergen Style 15, unders, crease breast augmentation date: March 25 2009 Pre 30AA/A Post 30G/DDDD (WTH!?!) Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics

10-08-2009, 03:16 PM	#3
sassie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Daytona Beach Florida Posts: 127 Thanks: 14 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	I had to wear the surgical bra or sports bra 24/7 until my 2 month PO which was yesterday. I was finally given the ok to wear any bra I wanted. I guess every PS has different instructions depending on the implant and the placement. __________________ 5'4" 140lbs. Surgery date 8-6-09 550cc Smooth Round HP Mentor Memory Gel Overs Areola pre breast augmentation 38 small B post breast augmentation 38 D :)

10-08-2009, 03:16 PM	#4
Myturn Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Beach New York Posts: 91 Thanks: 21 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts	Hi there - My PS told me that I can wear anything that does not make me uncomfortable. That said, underwire bras still start to hurt me after a couple of hours and I am just over 3 months post op. So I wear them for "special occasions" and try to wear a wireless bra most days. From what I have seen on this site, every PS has their own view and instructions, so, as always, check with your PS to be sure. __________________ B/A Date - June 24, 2009 450 CC's Mod+ Unders Crease incision Pre B/A 36B/small C Post B/A 38 DD WOOOO HOOOO!!!

10-08-2009, 03:17 PM	#5
Dare Comfort & Joy Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,881 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,127 Times in 808 Posts	Ask 10 different PS's this question and you may get 10 varying answers. It really depends on their philosophy and your quickness to drop. I would ask yours. For me, as you can tell from my fugly middle pic in my siggy, I KNEW my PS was right to forbid wires for 3 months. It took that long for mine to drop, and I would've been afraid that underwires would've caused my tissue to "set" at that stage. Not pretty. If your PS is not firm in his/her answer, then I would say start wearing them when you're happy with how far they've dropped/fluffed, and feel comfy in them. JMO __________________ Friend Requests gladly accepted ONLY from members that have picture albums of themselves, and are "elite" active posters.

10-08-2009, 04:57 PM	#6
Nadi345 Finally got my boobs...! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 373 Thanks: 130 Thanked 136 Times in 105 Posts	Every plastic surgeon is different... with that said, I was allowed to wear a bra after 2 weeks post op and everything worked out fine. I don't think you have much to worry about... __________________ 5' 7.5" 145 lbs. 500 cc Silicone mod + Areola Incision Pre breast augmentation: 36B Post breast augmentation: 36D Date: July 18, 2009... FINALLY! I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!!! *Ladies! Not to be a stickler, but please send me a message before adding me*

10-08-2009, 05:07 PM	#7
special sammi Sammi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saint Louis MO Posts: 91 Thanks: 26 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	i would be afraid to wear one 2 weeks post op... i did for a couple hours, it was an underwire sports bra. it was very uncomfortable, but i was trying to impress a client.. (duh)...LOL i'm now wearing a thong bra, a sports bra (the stretchy type) and a band! talk about uncomfy. but i went kinda big and i am in the process of stretching still ... ugh! __________________ 325 ccs before 36 D 5'6" 115 pounds now 800 ccs 34 E

10-08-2009, 05:23 PM	#8
blueeyedgalnyc Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NEW YORK NEW YORK Posts: 116 Thanks: 6 Thanked 85 Times in 41 Posts	I had my incision through my armpit. I was told not to wear underwires for 2-3 wears. I believe this has more to do with yoru pocket and healing than with the incision site - Victoria Secret makes an amazing NON WIRE bra you should get in black and nude. __________________ 6 Years POST breast augmentation 5'5" and 105lbs Pre breast augmentation - 34B Post breast augmentation - 34D 390ccs in both McGhan Smooth Unders/Saline Transax No friend requests accepted unless accompanied by a message or comment <----- My results? Yes, MY AVATAR IS ME...six years later and still going strong - Going smaller with a redo this year

10-08-2009, 06:17 PM	#9
lippydame86 What's Meant to Be Will Always Find It's Way Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the South Posts: 1,235 Thanks: 428 Thanked 551 Times in 445 Posts	I was able to start wearing underwire at 1 week post op and I never experienced any problems. Every surgeon is different GL! __________________ Pre/Post: 32C/E Implants:Inamed Style 68MP; 390cc filled to 450 Placement: Complete Submuscular Incision Site: Inframammary Height: 5'8" Weight: 112 @ surgery time B/A Date: November 5, 2007 For privacy reasons: I only accept FR's from Elite Members only.

10-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#10
rbyars1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress Texas Posts: 76 Thanks: 13 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Yep, it's perfectly fine. I was wearing an underwire a little over a week after my surgery and have had no issues whatsoever. I also had the areola incision..So go for it! __________________ breast augmentation 9-17-09 450cc Mod + unders overfilled to 500cc pre-breast augmentation flat 34B post breast augmentation full 34DD waiting for D&F woo hoo!

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