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What bra size after a bilateral mammoplasty?

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MochaMadness · 23/05/2026 14:58

I'm currently a 32HH. I'm having a bilateral therapeutic mammoplasty and will go down several cup sizes. I need to buy post-op bras as I've been told I'll need to wear a bra 24/7 for 4 weeks. But how do I know what size to buy?
The surgeon did ask what cup size I'd like to be in an ideal world but it depends on how much needs to be removed from the cancerous side and they'll match up the other side.

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Maddy70 · 23/05/2026 15:05

You wear compression bras for several weeks afterwards. Get bras when you know what size

cancerycaramelbear · 23/05/2026 20:28

I was given a post surgical bra in hospital. I bought M&S flexifit a few days later. I was 38H and bought 38DD and 38D. The bigger one was best. I had asked the breast nurse for advice based on the size they put me in in hospital. That was 40DD. Hope it goes well. I was really pleased with the cosmetic result from mine.

Confuzzleduzzled · 26/05/2026 15:42

I had the same procedure 3 weeks ago @MochaMadness.
I was a 32H and have gone down to a 34E. I was given a badly fitting compression bra after surgery but it was really too small.
I bought 2 of these in a size large in advance and they fit fine. Since I had my dressings removed last week I’m now wearing both bras together as I feel I need more support so I bought 2 more.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0F4R45SBZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1

Good luck for your procedure

MochaMadness · 27/05/2026 17:47

Confuzzleduzzled · 26/05/2026 15:42

I had the same procedure 3 weeks ago @MochaMadness.
I was a 32H and have gone down to a 34E. I was given a badly fitting compression bra after surgery but it was really too small.
I bought 2 of these in a size large in advance and they fit fine. Since I had my dressings removed last week I’m now wearing both bras together as I feel I need more support so I bought 2 more.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0F4R45SBZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1

Good luck for your procedure

Thanks I've ordered 2 of these.

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