Can an internal bra be added after implants? (Photo)

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Can an internal bra be added AFTER an anchor lift with implants without having a whole new lift/implant exchange? The lift/implants were placed 14 weeks ago and the lower skin fold is tight against my chest, but the implants are dropping over that fold causing a small "droop". 560 cc high profile/ highly cohesive and I just wanted more upper pole fullness. I have attached a before and how I wish my breast stayed in a photo combo as well as my most recent photo at 14 wks showing the drop.

Michael S. Kluska, DO · Answer

The results, following mastopexy with implants are very dependent upon whether your implant is on top of the muscle, or under the muscle. If your implant is under the muscle, then internal tightening of the capsule could help raise the implants up and keep them in a better position (i.e. the internal bra). That said if your implants are on top of the muscle revision vertical mastopexy will raise them temporarily but unfortunately skin has laxity that is inherent and eventually your implants will start to sag again. Implants that are 500 cc or more are somewhat heavy, and all tend to have some bottoming out as time goes on.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. You are still very early after post op. Its normal for implants and breast tissue to drop with time even if you had an internal bra. Gravity has its force. Speak to your plastic surgeon about your concern.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

An internal bra with Galaflex mesh can be added any time without new implants. The lift might have to be tweaked but probably not re-done completely.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, the weight of your implants and the weakness of your lift, are such that the breast implants have fallen inferior and laterally.  The only way to correct this is by opening the entire wound and reinforcing the pocket inferior and laterally.  The internal bra will require opening the anchor lift as well.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

You must acknowledge that 560cc implant is way to large and heavy and it does not exist a technique which will endure and support the heavy implant you have. You will always have the tendency to relapse in the saggy breast unless you change for smaller implants. No larger than 300 and become under the muscle a 100%. 
Be encouraged.
Dr. Cárdenas

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