Does a Shoelace Work for Breast Dropping Below the Fold?

I am sorry that is happening to you. I have never used a shoelace for dropping implants. There is some evidence that wearing a bra which outlines the breast with wires worn early after surgery can help to reinforce the position of the implants. A company online called "thongbra" makes one which is helpful in supporting implant position particularly if they are too close together. Even if you end up needing another surgery to improve the position, it is advisable to wait at least a few months before doing it. So in the meantime, why not give one of these methods a shot.

  Although placing a shoelace under the breast at the IMF may be something that was suggested, I have never used that method.  Taping the fold at the IMF may be used as well.  Kenneth Hughes, MD breast augmentation Los Angeles, CA

Hello.

Thank you for your inquiry.

Without physical examination and photos to be able to analyze the problem, it is hard to be provide you with a possible solution to what you are experiencing.

As for the "shoelace" trick, I do not believe that I have heard of it before. I recommend that you communicate your problem with your surgeon for further clarification of his/her "shoelace" recommendation.

I hope this helps and the best of luck to you.

Dr. Sajjadian

I assume that one of the breast implants is lower than the other. It is possible to get the inframammary fold to stabilize and even to move a bit higher with this technique, if it’s started early after surgery. Make sure your surgeon thoroughly explains to you how to do this properly.

I have never heard of this nor have I recommended it. Photographs at this stage would be helpful.