From the breast augmentation plastic surgery on. Typically it is recommended to not wear a bra for the first few weeks. After the breast implants start to settle, a bra may be worn for comfort. If a woman has very thin tissues, a bra is recommended to prevent the implants from stretching the skin too much. Some plastic surgeons will ask the women to wear bras, day and night and not take them off. Plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Brown believes that is unnecessary and does not recommend that.