Can breast implants break by chest binding?

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I want to dress up as a boy for a convention, but I have breast implants, and I'm scared of breaking them if I bind my chest.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.It would be very difficult to rupture your breast implants from wearing a tight chest binding.

To be sure, call your surgeon's office and check with him or her.

I hope this helps.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Chest binding that is just snug, but not painful, should not damage your implants. Dressing up as a man might be good, but it is always much more fun to go as a woman.  Women have a lot more choices in color, styles, material, and accessories.

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