Almost 6 weeks ago I had breast augementation. 400cc textured, round, mentor silicone implants (high profile) were placed under the muscle. I naturally have wide breasts. When can I safely wear a push up bra to enhance cleavage? I understand that I would not wear it all the time. Does my picture look as though they are abnormally far apart?
Answer: Cleavage and push-up bras after breast augmentation It is difficult to tell given the limited view of your picture.At 6 weeks post-op, I inform all my patients they can be formally fitted for new well fitted bras. This does not include wearing push-up bras. Regular use of push-up bras can result in a loss of side-boob and abnormally positioned implants (implants shifted too close to the midline). This is because the implant pocket on the outer aspect can close up and "tighten". This problem may require further surgery to release the outer pocket and re-position the implant. So to answer your question, only on the very odd occasion/outfit should you wear a push-up bra - otherwise don't wear them. Consider this a general rule for at least 6 months.Also, a few factors can affect the potential cleavage achievable after augmentation. These include:- choosing the appropriate diameter implant- the implant profile- the shape of your chest wall - yours appears somewhat barrel shaped? This makes a deep cleavage more difficult to achieve- ensuring the implant pocket is created appropriate to the position of your ideal breast footprint and nipple position. Your implant seems somewhat laterally placed with your nipples off-centre and towards the midline. - the quality of your skin and tissues along the cleavage area - is it tight and tethered to the chest bone/sternum or is it loose and mobile?- the quality of your chest muscle/pectoralis muscle (relevant for all under the muscle implant placements).Basically, even if the surgeon has done everything technically perfect, it is not always possible to achieve a tight deep cleavage.
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Answer: Cleavage and push-up bras after breast augmentation It is difficult to tell given the limited view of your picture.At 6 weeks post-op, I inform all my patients they can be formally fitted for new well fitted bras. This does not include wearing push-up bras. Regular use of push-up bras can result in a loss of side-boob and abnormally positioned implants (implants shifted too close to the midline). This is because the implant pocket on the outer aspect can close up and "tighten". This problem may require further surgery to release the outer pocket and re-position the implant. So to answer your question, only on the very odd occasion/outfit should you wear a push-up bra - otherwise don't wear them. Consider this a general rule for at least 6 months.Also, a few factors can affect the potential cleavage achievable after augmentation. These include:- choosing the appropriate diameter implant- the implant profile- the shape of your chest wall - yours appears somewhat barrel shaped? This makes a deep cleavage more difficult to achieve- ensuring the implant pocket is created appropriate to the position of your ideal breast footprint and nipple position. Your implant seems somewhat laterally placed with your nipples off-centre and towards the midline. - the quality of your skin and tissues along the cleavage area - is it tight and tethered to the chest bone/sternum or is it loose and mobile?- the quality of your chest muscle/pectoralis muscle (relevant for all under the muscle implant placements).Basically, even if the surgeon has done everything technically perfect, it is not always possible to achieve a tight deep cleavage.
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July 21, 2013
Answer: Push-Up Bra Post Breast Augmentation
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July 21, 2013
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Answer: you’re still in the early phase of healing At almost 6 weeks after breast augmentation, you’re still in the early phase of healing, and your implants will continue to settle over the next several weeks to months. It’s very common for breasts—especially in patients with naturally wider breast anatomy—to appear somewhat farther apart initially, particularly with under-the-muscle placement, as swelling resolves and tissues adapt.
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Answer: you’re still in the early phase of healing At almost 6 weeks after breast augmentation, you’re still in the early phase of healing, and your implants will continue to settle over the next several weeks to months. It’s very common for breasts—especially in patients with naturally wider breast anatomy—to appear somewhat farther apart initially, particularly with under-the-muscle placement, as swelling resolves and tissues adapt.
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September 17, 2019
Answer: Post breast augmentation Thank you for your question. You can wear any comfortable bra you like typically 6 weeks after the surgery but double check with your surgeon to be sure of their post op protocol. Hope this helps.
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September 17, 2019
Answer: Post breast augmentation Thank you for your question. You can wear any comfortable bra you like typically 6 weeks after the surgery but double check with your surgeon to be sure of their post op protocol. Hope this helps.
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Push up Thanks for your question...That varies surgeon to surgeon. I allow my patients to wear push up once their breasts have fully settled. Please speak to your surgeon if you are still concerned.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
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November 23, 2018
Answer: Push up Thanks for your question...That varies surgeon to surgeon. I allow my patients to wear push up once their breasts have fully settled. Please speak to your surgeon if you are still concerned.You can learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
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November 21, 2017
Answer: Cleavage and push-up bras after breast augmentation I usually advice patients to wear a gentle compression garment or a surgical bra post breast augmentation procedure. So what it does is gives a strong white strip beneath the breast, which keeps the implant, and the breast shape the same that we have given. As well as it makes sure that the implant doesn’t shift more laterally. So there is a good coverage at the lateral position. Compression garment or surgical bra is advised for 4-6 weeks, post which you can wear anything.
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November 21, 2017
Answer: Cleavage and push-up bras after breast augmentation I usually advice patients to wear a gentle compression garment or a surgical bra post breast augmentation procedure. So what it does is gives a strong white strip beneath the breast, which keeps the implant, and the breast shape the same that we have given. As well as it makes sure that the implant doesn’t shift more laterally. So there is a good coverage at the lateral position. Compression garment or surgical bra is advised for 4-6 weeks, post which you can wear anything.
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