Can the breast implant strap cause implants to be too low? Almost 3 month ago I got breast implants and I was given a strap to use so the implants would drop. I think I used the strap for too long and too low and cause my implant to be very low and lateral.
Answer: Each patient is unique-- discuss post-operative care with PS. We don’t
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Answer: Does Wearing Breast Implant Strap Affect Final Results? That you for your question. The use of the implant strap really depends on your specific surgeon. Many surgeons will use the strap routinely, while others do not. In my office, I don't use any straps, tight wraps, or special bras. I want to make everything as comfortable as possible after surgery and find that most of my patients prefer going without any bra at all for the first week. After a week most women will wear a loose sports bra or a band bra. Without the band implants still settle beautifully. For best results, always make sure to follow your surgeon's instructions carefully.
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Answer: Does Wearing Breast Implant Strap Affect Final Results? That you for your question. The use of the implant strap really depends on your specific surgeon. Many surgeons will use the strap routinely, while others do not. In my office, I don't use any straps, tight wraps, or special bras. I want to make everything as comfortable as possible after surgery and find that most of my patients prefer going without any bra at all for the first week. After a week most women will wear a loose sports bra or a band bra. Without the band implants still settle beautifully. For best results, always make sure to follow your surgeon's instructions carefully.
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December 2, 2015
Answer: Bra strap after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. Your surgeon may be wanting to influence the decent of the implants within the breasts over the first six months after surgery as it usually takes several months for the breasts to settle out. If the strap is uncomfortable I would revisit with your surgeon to see if there are other options. Otherwise, I would recommend following your surgeon's instructions and follow-up.
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December 2, 2015
Answer: Bra strap after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. Your surgeon may be wanting to influence the decent of the implants within the breasts over the first six months after surgery as it usually takes several months for the breasts to settle out. If the strap is uncomfortable I would revisit with your surgeon to see if there are other options. Otherwise, I would recommend following your surgeon's instructions and follow-up.
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March 9, 2018
Answer: Breast Bandeau- How long is too long? There are many factors that can cause implants to settle too low, become inferiorly displaced or bottom out. The patients that are most at risk are ones that have very thin and loose breast tissue (usually after multiple pregnancies and breast feeding). These patients don't have much intrinsic support to help hold the implants in place after surgery. If they are involved in certain types of activities that stress the natural support of the breasts (such as a lot of running, jumping, ect.) and don't wear a good support bra regularly, their implants will tend to drop or bottom out more. Also if they go with very large sized implants, that will require that the implant pocket be made larger and thus will usually obliterate their original inframammary fold and lose natural support of their breasts, causing more bottoming of the implants. Sometimes if the implant pocket is dissected too far inferiorly or laterally during the surgery, this will cause the implants to settle too low and/ or too lateral. Wearing a breast bandeau for an extended period of time when it is not necessary could potentially apply too much downward force on the implants, causing them to drop too low. How long you should wear the bandeau totally depends on your individual case and how you are healing. Your PS typically follows you closely after your surgery to determine if you 1) need the bandeau at all or 2) if you do, how long do you wear it for. I would recommend you follow up with your PS and let him/ her know of your concerns. Best wishes.
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March 9, 2018
Answer: Breast Bandeau- How long is too long? There are many factors that can cause implants to settle too low, become inferiorly displaced or bottom out. The patients that are most at risk are ones that have very thin and loose breast tissue (usually after multiple pregnancies and breast feeding). These patients don't have much intrinsic support to help hold the implants in place after surgery. If they are involved in certain types of activities that stress the natural support of the breasts (such as a lot of running, jumping, ect.) and don't wear a good support bra regularly, their implants will tend to drop or bottom out more. Also if they go with very large sized implants, that will require that the implant pocket be made larger and thus will usually obliterate their original inframammary fold and lose natural support of their breasts, causing more bottoming of the implants. Sometimes if the implant pocket is dissected too far inferiorly or laterally during the surgery, this will cause the implants to settle too low and/ or too lateral. Wearing a breast bandeau for an extended period of time when it is not necessary could potentially apply too much downward force on the implants, causing them to drop too low. How long you should wear the bandeau totally depends on your individual case and how you are healing. Your PS typically follows you closely after your surgery to determine if you 1) need the bandeau at all or 2) if you do, how long do you wear it for. I would recommend you follow up with your PS and let him/ her know of your concerns. Best wishes.
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December 28, 2017
Answer: You should discuss use of breast strap with surgeon Are you using the strap under the guidance of a physician or doing this on your own?
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December 28, 2017
Answer: You should discuss use of breast strap with surgeon Are you using the strap under the guidance of a physician or doing this on your own?
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