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When and Where is Permanent Internal Bra Surgery Available?

i am interested in a certain breast enhancement procedure called cup&up, which I read about in the Daily Mail. It's a silicone cup inserted under a women's breast in a minimally invasive surgery that would act as a sort of permanent bra. Does anyone know when this procedure would be available? And if so, where?

Asked 19 months ago by silence in California
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What is the internal bra and when is it available?

The device you are describing is not available in the u.s. and I expect it is at least several years away. What the term "internal bra" most often refers to is the use of what is called acellular dermal matrix such as Alloderm or Strattice. ACD's are used in breast reconstruction and revisions of breast implant surgery, where they very much serve as an internal bra. There is a meshed version in development for breast lift without implants. More info on Strattice is... more
Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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When and Where is Permanent Internal Bra Surgery Available

As far as I know this is not currently available but there have been many other attempts at creating this effect using a variety of various materials including those used for hernia repair. These have a relatively high complication rate with potential for exposure and extrusion and are not popular.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Internal bra

What an interesting concept. But unfortunately in the US the devices to be placed around the breast gland internally are not available.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Internal bra breast lift

There are a number of materials that are available in other countries for use in cosmetic procedures, but not FDA approved in the US. Any time that a synthetic product is used in the body it is important to remember that there are possible side effect and complications, especially if the material is permanent. In addition there may be interference with visualization of breast tissue on mammograms.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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