Underwire Bra for 6 Weeks to Correct Dropped Implants?

The approach you describe does have a small chance of working considering that you are still in the very early stages of healing. While the fold location may be raised, thus correcting your problem, by wearing an underwire bra, you do have a chance of the implants healing in a pocket which is too high. Unfortunately, the best and most definitive approach to treat this is to have the position of the implant revised surgically, but you never know and surgical could always be done later if this conservative approach does not work. Good luck

Hi there-
As much as I would like to tell you that this might correct your problem, I really think that the chances of success are very, very slim, because for the little bit of support that external compression via the wire provides you, there is a much stronger force pulling the implant down to the lowest point in the pocket (gravity).
I can tell you that even when I correct poorly positioned implants surgically, this downward force is formidable, and can only be overcome with meticulous technique and extra-strong repairs.
I'm afraid the bra will end up being a waste of your time- but would also not suggest operating right away. The chance of success when you do go back to repair the problem are much higher if your capsule has matured- wait until you are 3-4 months out from the initial surgery.

In this situation it is likely better to try the non-surgical attempt first to help the positioning of the implant.  The length of time (six weeks) is to allow the tissues to scar into place.  Good luck.

A non surgical method such as wearing a tight fitting bra to set and develop the inframammary crease is a good option at two weeks. The capsule around the breast implant really forms during the first 3 - 4 weeks. It is possible that this tight compression may help you set the crease. It is certainly worth a try and if not successful then a surgical procedure to raise the crease will be needed.

If the pocket is dissected lower on one side, it will most likely heal that way. This is a problem that can occur with the TUBA procedure but to be honest, it can happen with any augmentation procedure, just more commonly with TUBA.
I would follow your plastic surgeon's instructions but if it heals too low, the only solution will be an incision on the breast to repaire the pocket.
Best of luck.
Dr Edwards