Bras after breast augmentation surgery
As anyone who has been through any kind of breast or chest surgery will tell you, wearing bras after breast augmentation is a very different experience to wearing one before your operation. Here’s what you need to know about choosing and wearing breast augmentation bras.
Why you need a specialist bra after augmentation
After breast augmentation surgery you’re likely to feel sore, tender and uncomfortable. Not only will you be a new cup size, and therefore need to be refitted for new bras, but you’re likely to experience fluctuations in swelling which can make choosing a bra size tricky.
Wearing post augmentation bras (often referred to as post-surgery bras or hospital bras) in the days immediately after breast surgery will help aid recovery and keep you comfortable. The best bras for breast augmentation should include design features that accommodate swelling, protect the delicate surgery site, and are practical (such as front-fastening poppers to allow for easy dressing and undressing).
Choosing a double or triple cup sized bra will help accommodate fluctuations in swelling and provide a secure fit: this offers adjustable, soft compression to help prevent movement and stabilise your new implants.
How long to wear a post-augmentation bra
Everyone’s recovery journey is different – don’t compare your experience to that of others – and regular check-ups with a health professional will determine where you are in your recovery schedule.
Over a typical recovery journey you may wear a post-surgery bra for several weeks after your operation. It may take a few months before your medical team declare you ready for other wire-free, supportive bras.
Adjustable and front-fastening options
In the immediate days after augmentation, you’re likely to suffer from soreness around your surgery site making it uncomfortable to put on and take off your bra. To make things worse, you’re need to do this more often than usual when you factor in numerous check-ups with your medical team during your recovery period.
Having a bra that fastens at the front (look for front-fastening zips or poppers) makes the process a whole lot easier, and adjustable features – think easily adjustable straps or adjustable sizing – helps you achieve a better fit at all times.
Here are Royce’s recommended adjustable and front-fastening bras:
Fearne Front Fastening Organic Cotton Bra
Made from soft organic cotton, Fearne is a wirefree, front fastening bra available in E to H cups. With adjustable front fastening straps which are lightly padded to comfortably support you, Fearne comes with pockets/cotton lining as standard.
Comfi-Bra Front Fastening Cotton Bra
This super-soft, front-fastening bra is designed to give superb comfort and beautiful shaping. Made from high-quality, breathable cotton with a touch of stretch, it’s non-padded with lightly padded straps, and comes with cotton lining/pockets to hold a prosthesis if required.
Silver Post Surgery Front-Fastening Bra
This hospital bra has helped thousands of women recover in the immediate days after breast surgery. With anti-bacterial, thermo-regulating X-STATIC silver fibre and available in dual cup sizing to make fitting even easier, the Silver Post Surgery bra also includes easy wear features such as Velcro adjustable straps, front-fastening poppers and pockets to hold a prosthesis if required.
Wire-free bras for implants
Comfortable wire-free support is essential after breast augmentation surgery. To support healing and support your new boobs, here are Royce’s recommended bras for implants:
Maisie Moulded T-shirt Bra
Beautifully comfortable and stylish too, Maisie is a great smooth-cup padded bra in soft fabric with satin cuff detailing and bow. With ultra-comfy smooth cotton lining, Maisie is available up to a G cup.
Cara Full Cup Non-Padded Bra
Available from a G to an L cup, comfort bra Cara provides exceptional support for fuller cups thanks to its ingenious design. Side slings, a firm underband and cups double-layered with cotton and mesh overlay, make this a super supportive bra.
Georgia Moulded T-shirt Bra
Available up to a FF cup, Georgia is the perfect way to add a touch of luxury to everyday basics. This classic T-shirt bra features stunning stretch lace on the cradle and wings. With lightly padded, moulded cups, it comes with pure cotton lining/pockets as standard.
