CzSalus Post-op Bra After Breast Enlargement or Reduction

I had breast reconstruction a week ago (due breast cancer and mastectomy). I have to wear a surgical bra 24/7 for four weeks, and sleep on my back. The bra the hospital gave me is cheaply made and feels horrible. I have incisions under my breasts and on the side all the way to my back. I've purchased four other "surgical" bras since my surgery, and hate all of them.I was skeptical on this bra, since it's my fifth try to find a comfortable bra. The price is a little high, but it's true, you get what you pay for.Pro # 1 - Comfortable: What I love most is it's a little longer than all the other bras I bought, with really stretchy material around the band. It doesn't rub my incisions or dig into my skin.Pro #2 - Supportive: I didn't think I'd like the full coverage back, but I love it! It feels very supportive (much my than the cheap bra the hospital gave me).Pro #2 - Straps: I saw a few comments that's it's hard to adjust the straps, but I didn't have any problems with them. They're different, with a hook and eye. But compared to the horrible, lumpy velcro straps on the other surgical bras, this is so much nicer since they lay flat. You will have to make any adjustments to the straps before you put the bra on.Pro #3 - Fabric: The fabric is soft, stretchy (yet supportive) and comfortable.Con #1 - Price: I really don't consider this a con, but I had to come up something. LOL! I'll pay just about anything for comfort. Sleep is so important, especially during recovery, and sleeping in a bra is not fun. Even though I'll be wearing it three more weeks, it was worth it.Bottom line, buy this bra. You won't regret it.For size reference, my hospital fitted bra is a 40D. I purchased size 2XL and it fits like a glove.Note: When you take this bra out of the package, it looks very strange. The bottom band is ruffled. My first thought was what in the world?! A surgical bra with ruffles??? It stretches out and then maintains a snug but not tight fit under your breasts. I'd never seen a bra with a ruffled band, but it was a good idea because it's very comfortable.

First and foremost: READ THE SELLER'S SIZE CHART; it is accurate and won't steer you wrong. When purchasing a garment like this, it's absolutely critical to buy the right size. Even if you're like me and find yourself in a wide range of bra sizes, the one you wear most often is the one you'll want to use here. I can wear anything from a 38B to a 40C, depending on the bra maker, and according to the seller's size chart, I should buy an XL.That's exactly what I did, and I could not be more pleased with my purchase. I had minor surgery to Lefty that resulted in an incision of about 3-4 inches, and even though my surgeon told me I wouldn't need a compression bra, I decided to buy one in advance of my procedure because: a) I work in a warehouse, AND (b) I was running a 5K the next day. I've long had a problem with sports bras not holding me down, and running is a painful thing if I don't wear two rather constricting bras.This compression bra solved that problem. It will make your ladies noticeably flatter and hold them snugly to your chest wall. The straps are really cool, a hook-and-eye style I'd never seen on bra straps anywhere else. I wish all bras adjusted this way, because you don't get the inevitable uneven slide as you do with regular straps. The fabric is soft and not at all uncomfortable, and that sentiment applies to the straps, too. The straps are wide and lay very flat to the body so they don't carve into your shoulders. The bra is a nice tank top style across the back, and again, if you purchase the proper size, it'll fit comfortably restrictive to the body without cutting. It washes well, though as with any bra you care about, let it air-dry.Some people might find the front hook-and-eye closure a pain because you've got EIGHT of these bad boys to fasten. If you're like me and wear long-line bras on the regular, this feature won't bother you. My surgery site was nowhere near the closure, so I didn't risk causing damage to my incision. If your particular situation means you'll have a drain or a suture near the front closure, you should probably consider other styles first and make sure you discuss your best recovery gear options with your doctor.If you're an active lady who runs or does anything that causes lots of jiggle, this bra will bring you relief. Mine are--AHEM--heavy as hell, and controlling them is a challenge. This bra solved my concerns after surgery and helps me be a better runner because I'm no longer fighting boob pain.

I Just had my Second breast augmentation, decided to buy this post surgery bra to use instead of the one my surgeon gives me. 10/10 would recommend to anyone! It is insanely comfortable, soft stretchy in all the right places yet has total support and perfect amount of compression. The bottom doesn’t lay directly on my incisions under my breast which I love. I actually brought this to my surgeon to ask if it was okay to wear and they took a picture to order some for their office! Just ordered a second one in black! Will definitely continue to order through my healing process and recommend to all my ladies who are having surgery as well!Sizing is true to size! I’m 5”2 and 128 pounds, I have 650cc high profile mentor implants and I bought a size Large. Fits perfect!

I love that the band is low enough it does not rub on my scars underneath my breasts. It's comfortable underneath the armpits too. It's not too close that would cause my arms to go numb like other bras. I feel the bra fits pretty good, best one yet. Its a bit tight on my breasts and does leave marks. But Im still swollen though. I'm 5'7" 130# and have a 32 inch bust. I ordered a medium. I feel if I went with a large, the band would have been too lose around my lower rib area since the medium even has a small gap there. If the area where the breasts are held had a little more give, I would have given 5 stars.

No Compression At all. I do not recommend this product if you are looking for compression. The fabric is very loose and flimsy and stretches too much and therefore does not provide any compression. Not appropriate for a post surgical compression bra.