I just recently had a breast augmentation and under-the-muscle breast lift, 500 cc. Which type of sports bra should I wear post surgery?

To prevent sagging again and to bring the breasts together, should I wear a high impact compression sports bra? Should it be loose or snug? Is tighter better?

Answers from doctors (5)


More About Doctor David J. Levens, MD

Published on Jun 14, 2021

After breast augmentation especially with breast lift it is always advisable to use some type of support bra especially when exercising to help maintain implant/breast positioning and minimize recurrent drooping.

Answered by David J. Levens, MD (View Profile)

After breast augmentation especially with breast lift it is always advisable to use some type of support bra especially when exercising to help maintain implant/breast positioning and minimize recurrent drooping.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS

Published on Aug 09, 2017

Have you spoken to your surgeon for a recommendation? This is highly surgeon-specific in terms of preference. In my patients, I ask them to wear a normal sports bra, not high impact, and keep it slightly snug. Your surgeon may give you different guidance, however.

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Answered by Tim Sayed MD, MBA, FACS

Have you spoken to your surgeon for a recommendation? This is highly surgeon-specific in terms of preference. In my patients, I ask them to wear a normal sports bra, not high impact, and keep it slightly snug. Your surgeon may give you different guidance, however.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Joseph Cruise, MD

Published on Jul 19, 2017

This is really a question for your plastic surgeon, because each doctor has their own post-surgical protocols. I have a bra management program at my practice which entails continually monitoring the breasts after surgery to determine what type of bra is needed at any given time during recovery. Decisions are made based on implant position, desire result, etc.

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Answered by Joseph Cruise, MD

This is really a question for your plastic surgeon, because each doctor has their own post-surgical protocols. I have a bra management program at my practice which entails continually monitoring the breasts after surgery to determine what type of bra is needed at any given time during recovery. Decisions are made based on implant position, desire result, etc.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Susan Vasko MD, FACS

Published on Jul 07, 2017

Great questions. We tell our patients to wear a sports bra that zips or fastens up the front at first, since we do not want them lifting their arms over shoulder height for 2 weeks after surgery. We suggest wearing a bra that is tight enough that is it providing compression, but not uncomfortable. You do not want it to be too loose.

Answered by Susan Vasko MD, FACS (View Profile)

Great questions. We tell our patients to wear a sports bra that zips or fastens up the front at first, since we do not want them lifting their arms over shoulder height for 2 weeks after surgery. We suggest wearing a bra that is tight enough that is it providing compression, but not uncomfortable. You do not want it to be too loose.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Edward Domanskis M.D.

Published on Jul 06, 2017

Every plastic surgeon has their own preference. Usually, a bra, not matter what type it is, will not change the position that the PS has placed them!

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Answered by Edward Domanskis M.D.

Every plastic surgeon has their own preference. Usually, a bra, not matter what type it is, will not change the position that the PS has placed them!

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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