I am 9 days post op and at my last appointment my ps told me to use a shoelace to help the breast from dropping anymore. Does this really work? What causes this to happen? Is there anything else I can do to help the situation? I am so disappointed I feel like I spent all this money for nothing. Just a side note my recovery went well by day 2 I was off meds and up walking around could this have been a reason doing too much? Please help!!
Answer: Breast Implants dropping
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.
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Answer: Breast Implants dropping
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.
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Answer: Breast Continuing to Drop
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
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Answer: Breast Continuing to Drop
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
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November 10, 2012
Answer: Shoelaces for bottoming out implants?
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
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November 10, 2012
Answer: Shoelaces for bottoming out implants?
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
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November 4, 2012
Answer: Breast too low after augmentation
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.
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November 4, 2012
Answer: Breast too low after augmentation
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.
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November 1, 2012
Answer: Concerns about Bottoming Out after Breast Augmentation…
I'm sorry to hear about the anxiety you are experiencing after breast augmentation surgery. The "technique” you describe is not one that I am familiar with or use in my practice. You will be best off asking your plastic surgeon directly if he has had success with this treatment modality.
I do not think that you have yourself or your activity level to “blame” for any breast implant displacement that is occurring.
Sorry, cannot be more helpful without viewing pictures or direct consultation.
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November 1, 2012
Answer: Concerns about Bottoming Out after Breast Augmentation…
I'm sorry to hear about the anxiety you are experiencing after breast augmentation surgery. The "technique” you describe is not one that I am familiar with or use in my practice. You will be best off asking your plastic surgeon directly if he has had success with this treatment modality.
I do not think that you have yourself or your activity level to “blame” for any breast implant displacement that is occurring.
Sorry, cannot be more helpful without viewing pictures or direct consultation.
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