3 Tips To Help You Choose The Right Post-Surgery Bra - RECOVA®
by Liz Seyi Digital marketing managerIf you are planning to undergo a breast procedure
such as augmentation, mastopexy or reduction surgery, you will inevitably want
to have the utmost confidence in your choice of post-surgery bra.
This is an undergarment that will be instrumental
in making you feel comfortable and supported as your incisions heal and you
recover from your procedure. Making the right choice of post-surgery bra isn’t
just about comfort or convenience, though, as it can also be key to minimising
the risk of complications after surgery, such as seromas and lymphedema.
So, with no further ado, here are three tips for
helping to ensure you decide on the right
post-surgery bra for you.
Make sure you wear the right type of bra at
the right time
Naturally, we have to be careful about generalising
here. But as a broad rule, if you have just undergone breast augmentation, you
can expect your cosmetic surgeon to recommend a medical-grade compression bra,
or a high-impact sports bra, for the four weeks immediately following the
procedure.
After this period, it is likely that your surgeon
will be confident in approving you switching from a compression bra to a
comfortable sports bra, which you should continue to wear for the next few
months.
Choose one size higher than you ‘normally’
would
By this, we mean that for the first bra you wear
after the removal of any strapping, a good general rule is to opt for one cup
size bigger than your implants size, and a band size bigger than what you
presently wear. The latter will help accommodate any possible swelling.
For a few reasons, it can be a more complex task
than you initially expect to pick out the right size of post-surgery bra for
you. Those include the fact that breast implant sizes are expressed not in cup
sizes, but in cubic centimetres (ccs), as well as the tendency for measurements
to vary slightly across different bra manufacturers.
In practice, you will probably find yourself
having to buy multiple different bras over the course of your recovery, given
the changes in your breast shape and size that are likely to occur as you
heal.
Go for a fit that is snug, but not tight
The above is a good formula to go by when you are
on the lookout for a post-surgery bra. While your choice of bra should be
comfortable, and you may feel some pressure, this should not feel painful or
excessive. In particular, the bra should exert firm pressure on the area of
your breasts that was cut open, to help minimise bruising and swelling at the
same time as accelerating your recovery.
Your post-surgery bra should not, however, show
any of the tell-tale signs of being overly tight, such as the edges or straps
leaving marks on the skin, or the band of the bra riding up on your back. Nor
should your breasts spill out the top of the cup.
A feeling that your bra is so tight that it is
practically cutting off your circulation is a further definite indicator that
it is too tight for a post-surgery bra.
It may not be an easy or straightforward task to
decide on the post-surgery bra that best suits you, but it can be made easier
by our broad range of post-surgery bras here at RECOVA.
With our bras in this range having
been made by VOE from medical-grade compression fabrics, you can have the very
greatest faith in their comfort, fit and performance; simply contact our team if
you require any further advice and assistance when you are looking to choose
the right one.
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