Choosing the right surgeon and the type of breast surgery you want are important. However, the area often neglected is breast surgery aftercare. The aftercare you receive and how you look after yourself post-surgery is vital to ensure the best recovery. One of the things you need to take care of is the supportive aftercare garments that will protect you post-op.
Good post-operative bras will help you heal more quickly and feel more comfortable. One of the things you must get right is the sizing of your post-surgery bra – too tight, and it will be painful; too loose, and it won’t provide the support it should.
Top Tips for Measuring Yourself for a Post-Surgery Bra:
- Always try on the garments.
- Use a proper tape measure, keeping it horizontal with the ground.
- Stand up straight
- Check the underarm fit; your bra should never feel too tight or painful.
- Ensure the band is not too tight around your chest or back, it should feel supportive but not cause discomfort.
- Also, check that it’s not too loose – too loose and the bra won’t provide the necessary support, which could impact the healing process.
- Check shoulder straps; these should not be too tight or leave a mark.
- Always check the cup fit – there must be no gapping, as this will also mean less support.
Why Do I Need a Post-Operative Bra?
Following any form of boob job (or removal of implants), you must take care of your breasts as they heal. Post-operative bras from established brands, Macom and Lipoelastic, should accommodate your changing breast shape by considering swelling and blood circulation whilst supporting and stabilising your breasts as you recover and things settle.
At Enhance Medical Group, we pride ourselves on offering the very best aftercare advice, support, and post-operative garments to make your recovery as comfortable and successful as possible.
How to Measure Yourself & Choose the Right Size of Post-Surgery Bra
Choosing the best brand is important. At Enhance, we are a proud supplier of Macom and Lipoelastic compression garments. Their ranges cover all types of post-surgery support, and the team at Enhance will help you select the right one for you.
Ensuring you have the correct size and ideal fit is vital to getting the best support and healing potential. The best way to achieve this is to measure yourself and check your measurements against the size charts for the brand you are using. Luckily, Lipoelastic and Macom use the same size guide, so we’ve got a few tips for you here.
- To find the correct size, you only need to take your back measurement, as you would if you were shopping for a regular bra.
- Then, check the size guide to determine the size best for you. For example, Macom are labelled from extra small upwards, and the cups are fully expandable to adapt to your changing cup size.
LIPOELASTIC BRAS
If you choose a Lipoelastic post-surgery bra, when you measure yourself, you should use a proper tape measure and stand upright, keeping the tape horizontal with the ground. The tape should be comfortable around you – not tight and not loose. This helps achieve a more accurate measurement. You can then cross reference these measurements with their size guide and find the best-fitting garment:
MACOM BRAS
Macom provides medically approved surgical bras to cater to your post-operative needs. They are designed with vital input from surgeons to ensure they offer comfort and support when you need them most. All of their bras are front-fastening, making them easier to put on and remove. They have no seams or underwriting, so that they won’t irritate your skin. And they have adjustable straps to allow for more precise fitting.
When measuring yourself for a Macom bra, it’s essential that you are as accurate as you can be, but there will always be help on hand at Enhance if you need some extra guidance. If you have larger breasts and a very small waist, for example, the suggestion is to choose the larger size. You can always place inserts into the garment to fill in any gaps.
Are Post-Surgery Bras Meant to Be Tight?
A post-surgery bra should be comfortable and supportive; it should never be so tight that it causes pain or discomfort. You should expect some pressure and a snug fit with a well-fitting post-operative bra – there should be no gapping.
How Long Do I Need to Wear a Post-Surgery Bra?
How long you need to wear a supportive compression garment following breast surgery will depend on the type of surgery you’ve had. Typically, your surgeon will recommend that you wear the bra at all times for 4-6 weeks following surgery to support the healing process and prevent your breasts from changing shape.
How are Post-Surgery Bras Different from Normal Bras?
Post-surgery bras are designed to provide extra support in comparison to regular bras. Usually, post-operative bras will have wider underbands and straps to make them more secure and comfortable, as initially, they have to be worn 24/7 post-surgery. Post-surgery bras are also often front-fastening, making them easier to put on and take off following surgery.
Specialist compression fabric is also used to manufacture all Macom and Lipoelastic garments. This needs to be strong enough to exert pressure on the area where surgery has taken place without being painful or too constrictive. The compression helps to maintain good circulation and supports the area. These post-surgery garments are also manufactured with protection in mind. They are designed to account for scar tissue and any tenderness surrounding the area and should make recovery as comfortable as possible.