Would wearing tight clothing or binders to conceal breast implants damage them?

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When it comes to breast implants I do like big boobs (that fit my frame, not fake or over the top) but I don't want other people knowing or bringing any extra attention, I want this to be a secret but I also don't want to have to go smaller because of this. I was considering a binding bra/tank top to wear to kind of hide them a bit but could this be damaging or ineffective?

Steven Teitelbaum, MD · Answer

Of course you can wrap them as tight as you want.  You couldn't possibly damage them.But it's a shame your implants are so large.  The idea with implant sizing is to make them fit the breast so that they straddle the difference between being able to make them look voluptuous with the right bra when you want, and to easily minimize them (without binding them) when you want to work out.If they really are too large you should consider removing them.  Large implants cause permanent damage that cannot be fixed: stretch, drooping, skin thinning, compression of breast tissue, and even distortion of the rib cage.The statement, "Everyone wishes they went larger" is absolutely false and patients who believed that can end up in your situation.I'm sorry you are having this problem.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Tight clothes won't damage your implants.  However, it is often loose clothes that hide breast implants better.  You can't really "compress" implants and make them look smaller.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,A compressive top will not hurt the implants. In fact, tight compressive bras are frequently prescribed for immediate use after surgery.  A goal of a modest result should be very satisfying and give you a very low risk of complications compared to national averages. Best of luck!

Dennis Dass, MD · Answer

Tight clothing will not damage breast implants.  Breast implants are designed to sustain an impressive amount of force.

Parviz Goshtasby, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello 'ashley_yvonne3', thanks for your question.  The way you are describing it, wearing a binder or tight clothes should not damage your implants.  These newer generation implants have a thicker silicone shell that are fairly resistant to rupture, and it would take a significant force for that to happen.  However, if your goal is to have a natural, less noticeable look, then I would recommend staying conservative with your implant size, and consider using the newer anatomic/ gummy bear implants that have a smoother/ natural upper pole slope rather than the traditional round implants that tend to give upper pole fullness.  Be sure you seek a board-certified plastic surgeon and let me know if any questions.  Good luck!-Dr.92660

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