Gangnam Breast Augmentation | Post-Surgery Bra Size Changes and Shopping Tips

Gangnam Breast Augmentation | Post-Surgery Bra Size Changes and Shopping Tips

Hello. I’m Dr. Kim Ju-won, the chief representative director of Melon Plastic Surgery, your breast specialist.

What's the first shopping trip you'll make after breast augmentation? It's lingerie shopping. I often receive feedback that the most exciting time after breast augmentation is when patients buy new underwear.

You get to experience the joy of buying underwear in your desired size for the first time in your life. Those considering breast surgery and those who have already had it will surely wonder which bra will best showcase their changed size and shape.

‘How much will my bra size change after surgery?’‘Is it okay to buy bras online?’

Today, I’ll discuss post-breast surgery bra size changes, bra shopping tips, and even how to wear a bra. I hope you experience even greater joy during your first lingerie shopping trip.

Breast Augmentation | Post-Surgery Bra Size Changes

When implants are inserted during breast augmentation, overall changes occur in breast volume and shape. It’s natural for existing bras to become uncomfortable or ill-fitting due to these complex changes.

Bras vary widely in size and design, with different band styles and cup depths. Therefore, it’s crucial to choose a bra considering various factors.

However, wearing a regular design bra immediately after surgery is strictly prohibited!

After breast augmentation, the breasts are in a recovery period where the implants adapt to the breast tissue and settle into the correct position. Therefore, it’s necessary to wear a bra appropriate for the recovery stage, as advised by your medical team.

Melon Plastic Surgery monitors your post-operative progress and directly guides you on appropriate underwear use and timing.

Additionally, through ‘Safe & Secure Melon Care’, we provide compression garments to aid breast recovery.

Beyond this, we also offer medication prescriptions to prevent capsular contracture, Omega Light laser and RF high-frequency management for irritated breast recovery, Capsulitis management to soften the feel, Q-ras laser and injections for scar improvement, and ultrasound examinations, all according to your progress.

Breast Augmentation | What are the shopping tips when buying a bra?

When breast implants are inserted, there’s a noticeable difference in volume, but various other changes also occur, such as breast shape, degree of protrusion and sagging, and upper breast elasticity.

‘When can I start wearing pretty underwear?’‘Should I always try on bras before buying?’

You can try wearing regular bras at least 3 to 6 months after surgery. The exact timing to start wearing them varies depending on individual recovery, so your medical team will guide you during follow-up appointments.

For regular bras, even if the cup size is the same, the cup design, shape, and wire position differ across brands, which can lead to variations in comfort. Therefore, to find the ideal fit and comfort for your changed breasts, we recommend trying them on before purchasing.

Since breast shape changes over time after surgery, rather than finding a perfect bra with a single fitting, taking ample time to try various products can help you find beautiful bras that suit your new breasts.

Breast Augmentation | How to wear a regular bra to aid recovery?

When it’s time to buy a regular bra after breast augmentation, carefully checking the following points before trying it on will help with both purchasing and wearing.

First, you should check that the center of the bra lies flat against your chest without gapping. It’s also good to carefully examine whether the underwire or band that supports the bust line correctly encircles the bottom and sides of your breasts, and if it doesn’t compress them.

Also, check that the side volume of your breast doesn’t spill out of the bra cup and is neatly contained up to the armpit. It’s good to check not only the front but also the side and back views in a mirror to ensure the bra stably supports your augmented breasts and creates a natural silhouette.

Wearing the correct bra after surgery helps the implants settle stably and maintains satisfactory breasts for a long time. Adding the correct wearing method can also aid in healthy recovery.

Melon Plastic Surgery | Confidence in New Breasts Starts with Underwear Choice

Breast augmentation is completed through continuous post-operative care. Post-operative care is an essential process for the form, shape, and stabilization of the augmented breasts.

In particular, buying new underwear is a joy to experience after breast augmentation, but it’s also an important choice for maintaining long-term beauty.

This is because bras not only provide aesthetic satisfaction but also contribute to breast tissue health and shape maintenance, playing a crucial role in reducing the risk of long-term complications.

Melon Plastic Surgery provides accurate understanding of changed breasts through systematic aftercare, offers constant medical advice and support, and helps create beautiful breasts.

Please don’t forget that the positive way to sustain the confidence and beauty gained from breast augmentation for a long time is through consistent care and communication 😊

Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I wear a regular bra after breast augmentation?

You can try wearing a regular bra at least 3 to 6 months after the surgery. The timing of wearing depends on individual recovery status, so the medical staff will guide you directly during follow-up care.

Is it okay to buy a bra online after breast augmentation?

No, it is recommended to try it on in person before purchasing. Even if the cup size is the same, the design, shape, and wire position may differ among brands, leading to differences in fit. Therefore, it is best to try it on to find the ideal fit and comfort for your changed breasts.

What kind of bra should I wear immediately after surgery?

Immediately after surgery, wearing a regular design bra is strictly prohibited. This is a recovery period during which the implant adapts and fixes to the breast tissue, so you must wear a bra appropriate for the recovery stage as advised by the medical staff. Melon Plastic Surgery provides compression garments to aid recovery.

What should I check when buying a bra after breast augmentation?

You should check if the center of the bra adheres closely without lifting, and if the underwire or band does not compress the breasts but rather wraps around the bottom and sides. It is also good to check the front, side, and back views to ensure that the side volume of the breasts does not push out of the cup and that it creates a stable silhouette.

Why is choosing the right bra important after breast augmentation?

Choosing the right bra helps the implants settle stably and maintains satisfactory breasts for a long time. It contributes not only to aesthetic satisfaction but also to the health of breast tissue and shape retention, and plays an important role in reducing the risk of long-term complications.