05/19/2026
🩺5 important things to look for in a recovery bra.
As a plastic surgeon, I see recovery every day.
Most patients choose their post-surgical bra based on price or availability. Surgeons look for specific things. Most patients are never told what they are.
The wrong bra can affect comfort, healing, and your final result.
Here are the five things I check when recommending a recovery bra to my patients.
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If you have questions about recovery garments, drop them in the comments.
Dr. Adelyn Ho, Plastic Surgeon & Co-Founder, LaBratory