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Does an Underwire Bra Interfer with the Dropping Process After 6 Months of Breast Implants?

asked 6 months ago by Meryl01 in Beverly Hills, CA
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 137 times
Tags: bra, drop

5 answers to Does an Underwire Bra Interfer with the Dropping Process After 6 Months of Breast Implants?

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Breast Augmentation and Use of Bra?

Thank you for the question. The use of an underwire bra will probably not interfere with “dropping” of breast implants at your stage of recovery. Check with your own plastic surgeon if you have had a delay in breast implant dropping. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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The simple answer is no

The "dropping process" after breast implant surgery typically occurs over the first 6-8 weeks during which time the tissues are stretching somewhat to accomodate the implants. There are alot of factors that influence the rate and degree of dropping such as the elasticity of the tissues, pregnancy history and the weight and size of the implants. Typically an underwire bra is not encouraged immediately after surgery to avoid irritation of the suture line and to... more
David J. Levens, MD

Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

www.drlevens.com

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At 6 months post-op, bra (or not) should make no difference!

Although final scar maturation, skin stretch, and resolution of all swelling may take as long as a year or so, by 6 months post-op, the vast majority of patients will have their implants in the position they will remain. Any kind of bra will shape and support the breasts in varying types of clothing choices, but will have very little effect in altering any final implant position--you're pretty much "there" already! So wear whatever you wish and enjoy your new look! That... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Underwire Bra Will Not Affect Dropping Of Implants At 6 Months.

Dear Meryl101, Photos would be helpful, but your implants should be in their final position at 6 months. Wearing a bra at this stage is appropriate for overall support of your breasts, but most likely will not affect dropping or "bottoming out" of your implants. If you are unsure, see your surgeon for their opinion.
Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Underwire bra

An underwire bra should have no effect on your breast implants at six months after surgery. But you should check with your surgeon on how he wants you to manage things.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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