“Dr Norris, my breast-lift and implant surgery has been a dream come true,” is a phrase I never get tired of hearing from patients at Form and Face. I’m just as delighted as my patients when this popular body contouring procedure gives them the shapely curves that they’ve always imagined. Some patients have dramatic makeovers, while others go for something more subtle, but they all ask the same question:
What should I wear?
I understand their confusion. Even the most beloved clothing items may not hang correctly on a newly contoured body, and it’s not uncommon for a woman who has been a size 32B all her life to be completely lost when it comes to dressing her new 34D bustline. This leads to two responses, neither of which is actually a good idea:
- Shopping Frenzy – Thrilled with their emerging shapelier silhouette, some women immediately rush out to rebuild their wardrobe from the inside out, starting with bras and moving on to everything else.
- Shopping Paralysis – Mystified by their new curves, some women revert to the same styles they wore pre-surgery, essentially hiding the results of their breast augmentation.
I hope the tips that my staff and I have assembled for this post will help women embrace their curves and style their silhouettes for maximum loveliness, regardless of the season.
Dr Norris Says Don’t “Spring” Into Action After Breast Augmentation
Post-operative swelling is a natural result of a breast enhancement procedure, but it is temporary. Additionally, breast implants do not immediately “drop” into their final position after augmentation. Thus, the first thing every breast implant patient should know about going clothing shopping is this:
Wait 4-6 weeks before shopping
to replace your existing wardrobe
Rather than doing a complete wardrobe makeover, I recommend that breast augmentation patients at Form & Face limit their purchases to a few essential garments until the swelling subsides. Patients who are eager to indulge their inner shopaholic can invest in a wardrobe of fun sports bras.
Form and Face Fashion Tip: Purchase scarves, necklaces, and other modern accessories to draw attention to your new curves while they are settling into place.
Summer at Form and Face: Buying Swimwear after Breast Implants
Swimsuits are key drivers for women who seek breast enhancement surgery. After years of feeling self-conscious during the summer, women who have had breast implants can find the process of buying a new bathing suit thrilling and a bit surprising with regard to what is flattering, appropriate, and “beach ready.”
Form and Face Fashion Tip: Small-breasted women who have enhanced their curves significantly need good coverage and good support. Halter-tops are an excellent choice, and a pretty one, too.
Get Fitted for Winter after Breast Augmentation
Highlighting a small waist is a wonderful way to show off breast curves. Fitted clothing with seaming that hugs the body will accentuate your shapely silhouette while straight-cut garments will make you look boxy.
Form and Face Fashion Tip: When the cooler temperatures of winter arrive, use topper pieces to create a classic hourglass shape. Choose jackets with a single middle button and cardigans with a button just below the natural waist.
How to Choose the Right Winter Neckline after Breast Implant Surgery
A plunging V-neck sweater is almost synonymous with breast augmentation surgery because a V-neck does such a wonderful job at highlighting cleavage and providing a slimming line to the neck. However, a neckline that is too deep may be inappropriate in certain settings.
Form and Face Fashion Tip: A cowl neck will accentuate your bust without revealing too much skin.
Would you like to know more about breast implants, breast lifts, breast augmentation, and other body contouring procedures that we offer? If so, you can reach Form & Face by phone during business hours on 02 9387 3800 or use the contact form on this page to learn how we can sculpt your body and enhance your curves.