Our surgical bras are pre-washed and packaged ready to be put on immediately after surgery, in the operating theatre. They should generally be worn day and night for the first 6 to 8 weeks, so you may wish to consider purchasing two (one to wash and one to wear).

A front opening is important, to allow easy access for wound care. Zips are easier than hooks, especially if you have arthritic hands!

We suggest using a non-cup specific bra, because they are more forgiving of swelling and size changes as you heal. It can be difficult to predict exactly which cup size you'll need in the early days after surgery. This means there are fewer size choices and they're based only on your band measurement, not cup size.

Our top choices after implants are:

• Amoena Leyla - light compression around the chest but not over the breast area. Zip opening. This is our top seller.
• Amoena Pamela - firmer compression around the chest, with light compression over the breast area. Zip opening.
• Lipoelastic PI Extra - has hook & eye opening, but is great for implants inserted through the under-breast crease (it's very soft underneath on the wound site)
• Lipoelastic PI Ideal - again it has hook & eye opening. The silver embedded in the fabric is antibacterial.

After you have implants inserted, you may be advised by your surgeon to use a compression belt to gently hold them in place in the early stages of healing.

Sometimes the swelling after surgery will push them up, and they can take time to settle down into their proper position.

Our belts attach to the Amoena surgical bras with velcro for a secure fit.

Covering your scars with a silicone patch or gel helps to improve the appearance of the scar after healing. It helps to prevent the scar becoming raised or thickened.

Silicone patches/sheets/tapes give the best results, but gels may be more convenient, especially in awkward locations. You may need to replace your patches eventually if they lose their adhesiveness.

These should never be applied to an open, healing wound. After the wound has knitted together, you can start using these products. They should be used for at least 12 hours per day, for 3 to 6 months for best results.