Bottoming out - will underwire bra prevent more bottoming out? (Photo)

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Utm 450cc 1 year ago My doctor told me that my bottomig out was slight and to just wear an underwire bra. I am concerned that it will just get worse.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Inventive954375,
bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the current breast crease or inframammary line. It's more likely to happen with inframammary incisions, which is why I try not to use the inframammary approach to any breast surgery.
Bottoming out can also occur if an implant is too large for the breast pocket. That is why it is important to choose an implant size that's correct for your body. I perform numerous measurements in the office to determine optimal implant size for my patient's bodies.
If you are concerned, please check it with your plastic surgeon for reassurance and to further discuss your options and possibility of revision.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

If you are bottoming out a more supportive bra can help slow progression sometimes, but it will not reverse it.  Bottoming out can be surgically corrected.  Sometimes bioabsorbable mesh is used to give more support to the tissues.  I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

It is still slight. yes, wearing an underwire can be helpful. Always wear a good supporting bra, especially when exercising.

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