Post-Surgery & Mastectomy Bras
After breast surgery, the right bra is the one that asks nothing of your body. JulieMay post-surgery and mastectomy bras are wire-free and front-fastening, lined with pure silk to keep healing skin dry and cool, and made from breathable organic Pima cotton. Many styles have removable padding that doubles as a pocket for a prosthesis or form — gentle, dignified support while you recover.
What to look for in a post-surgery bra
Whether you’ve had a mastectomy, lumpectomy, reconstruction, or cosmetic or cardiothoracic surgery, the priorities are the same: nothing that presses on a scar, nothing that needs reaching behind you, and nothing that irritates tender skin. That means a wire-free shape, a front fastening, soft covered seams, a gentle band, and — if you wear a form — a secure pocket to hold it.
Why fabric matters for recovering skin
Healing and scar-line skin is sensitive and prone to overheating. A pure silk lining wicks moisture so the area stays dry and cool, and glides over the skin rather than rubbing it. Organic Pima cotton on the outside keeps the whole bra breathable. There are no harsh chemicals, no exposed elastic and nickel-free fittings, so there’s nothing abrasive or reactive against skin that’s still settling.
Front fastening & easy access
- Front closures and zips so you don’t have to reach behind your back
- Wire-free cups that keep all pressure off the scar line
- Removable padding / pockets for a prosthesis or breast form
- Wide, soft straps and a covered band that won’t dig
- Silk-lined, breathable comfort for long days of wear
Shop post-surgery & mastectomy bras
Browse the full post-surgery wireless bra collection and our front-fastening bras for easy dressing. A few favourites:
Pockets for forms
Full-cup, wire-free
Easy zip front
Soft full coverage
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Frequently asked questions
- What kind of bra is best after breast surgery?
- A wire-free, front-fastening bra with soft seams and a silk lining. It keeps pressure off the scar, is easy to put on without reaching behind you, and stays gentle on sensitive skin.
- Do these bras have pockets for a prosthesis or form?
- Many of our front-closure styles come with removable padding, and the pocket that holds it can also hold a breast form or prosthesis.
- When can I wear an underwired bra again?
- Always follow your surgical team’s guidance on timing and fit. Many women find a wire-free, silk-lined bra more comfortable for the long term.
This guide is general comfort and fabric information, not medical advice. Please follow the guidance of your surgeon or breast-care nurse on when and what to wear during recovery.