Long Term Effects of Push Up Bras on Implants - are there any?

Thank you for sharing your question. It is unlikely that push up bras will cause any long-term issues with your breasts and other factors such as your skin quality and genetics will play a larger role.

Hello,
Thank you for the question.
There are no known long-term side effects from wearing pushup bras with wires on the implants.
I would encourage you to seek a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss your questions and concerns.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

In my experience, only significant weight change (greater than 10%) or the milk of pregnancy can possibly change surgical results. Wear what you wish. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Hello, while although you should not be wearing a push up bra right after a breast augmentation. Once the implant has settled in after 6 months, its perfectly ok to wear a push up bra. It will not harm the implant or the position of the implant. In fact we advise our patients to always wear supportive bra with implants. Over time gravity can weigh the breasts down and wearing a supportive bra helps with that.
Thank you for sharing

Hello @Imaginative435530 Thank you for your question. You can continue enjoying wearing push up bras, as there are not negative effects on breast implants so far. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

Dear Imaginative435530,
every surgeon has a preferred type of bra that they let their patients wear after breast augmentation, as this would depend on various factors like the type of surgery performed and the size of the implant used. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and follow his or her advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

While there isn’t extensive research specifically on the long-term effects of push-up bras on breast implants, it’s generally advisable to choose supportive bras to maintain the integrity of the implants. Excessive pressure from push-up bras may theoretically contribute to implant displacement over time, so it’s essential to prioritize comfort and consult with a healthcare professional if you have concerns.

There should be no negative impact on your implants from wearing push up bras. We do recommend having a professional bra fitting so that you are getting the fit and support to give you the best comfort and support.

Push up bras are not good to wear long term with implants, and should never be worn in the first three months following surgery. The bra and the implant together apply a fair amount of pressure on your lower breast tissue and may increase thinning over time. Breast tissue that is thin will allow the implant to sag, and even possibly rupture through very thin tissue.

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Support of the breasts after augmentation will limit the long term effects of gravity upon them (sag) as well as provide compression of the breasts, which may limit the development of capsular contracture. Lack of support of relatively large breasts may be responsible for a later degree of sag.
Unless the push up bra is ill-fitting, I don't see a significant downside.
Best wishes...