Can a thong bra permanently produce a small separation between breasts?

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Hi, generally speaking and without symmastia, can wearing a thong bra help create a small space between my breast ? I'm 6 week post- op and have large closely touching implants, I want a small space between which looks more natural. After I wear the thong bra all day I have the desired space, can it be permanent and how long do I need to wear it ?

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS · Answer

I have seen brassieres (usually stretch bras or cute push-up bras) push implants towards one another, creating symmastia and closing off lateral pockets, even months after surgery. This is because scars are still healing, maturing, and dynamically changing for up to a year after surgery,Since you are at 6 weeks post-op, you are actually very early in the healing process, but perhaps too far down the line to actually stimulate a bit of medial capsule re-adherence and healing to widen your cleavage a bit. Except for the impact to your clothing choices, wearing a thong bra (symmastia bra) won't do any harm, and may actually prevent a regular bra from worsening the closeness.Why not give it a try? Ask your surgeon also, as it is to him or her that you will ultimately go if there is a long term less-than-ideal outcome. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

In my opinion it is unlikely that a thong bra will improve your situation. Discussion with your plastic surgeon would be most appropriate because only he/she will know if this would be ultimately helpful for you because they operated on you.

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