Bottoming out at 5 weeks, can it be corrected with thong bra alone? (Photo)

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I'm five weeks post-BA (300cc smooth round dual plane, on 5'11 135lb 30 yr old) and have been experiencing bottoming out already, especially right breast. I wore the bra nearly 24/7 and this happened. His solution was just to tighten the straps and wait. Unfortunately this is making the implant is sag too far below this crease in my opinion. My skin is thin and I'm afraid it's just gonna stretch the lower pole more down. Is it really possible to fix the problem this way, without a capsuloraphy?

Paul Quinn, MBBS (Hons), FRACS · Answer

Hithanks for your question and photos. A bra alone will not elevate your breasts and decrease the "bottoming out", however, a bra will help stabilise your pockets and reduce further implant descent. In my opinion, with your current nipple position further corrective surgery will be required. Your Specialist Plastic Surgeon will help guide you through this process, you'll be in good hands.

Terrence Scamp, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hello there Yes it is worth supporting the breast and implant for the next 3 - 4 months while the pocket stabilizes .It may be that you have more redundant skin than you need there so it is possible more may need to be done to get you the result you are seeking .But at this stage I would proceed with a supportive bra and reassess the situation 6 months after surgery .CheersTS

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Fortunately your inframammary crease is intact. It is still very early. I would continue to wear the support bra and hope as swelling comes down that they will look better-they should definitely be smaller in another few weeks.I would not consider a capsulloraphy until 6 months post op when capsule is mature. See below:

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Bottoming out at 5 weeks, can it be corrected with thong bra alone? (Photo)

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