Wearing underwire with breast implants?

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I've read that wearing an underwire bra frequently can increase likelihood of rupturing implants? Is this true. I wear an underwire bra all day and to sleep (unless I'm exercising) - is this bad? I thought wearing an underwire bra was beneficial for the support.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. That is not true simply put.  We always advise patients to wear a soft bra at night to  help support implants. During the day we always advice underwire to support and delay drooping.  Speak to your plastic surgeon about your concerns.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! I'm not sure that I have seen solid evidence to support that. I like my patients to be in good underwire support. Best of luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

After you have healed from breast augmentation you can resume wearing the bra of your choice.  You will want to have a professional bra fitting to ensure you are selecting the correct size.  The bra should be supportive but not too tight.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

The implant sometimes folds on itself in a back and forth motion and ruptures or "breaks" much like what happens when folding a paper clip back and forth. This was was proved in my published paper in the link below. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Peaceful9125,
every surgeon has a preferred type of bra that they let their patients wear after breast augmentation, as this would depend on various factors like the type of surgery performed and the size of the implant used. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon and follow his or her advice. 
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Wearing underwire with breast implants?

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Answer: Bra wearing is unrelated to the likelihood of implant rupture. The most common cause is fold failure.

Answer: Bra wearing is unrelated to the likelihood of implant rupture. The most common cause is fold failure.

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Wearing underwire with breast implants?

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Answer: Bra wearing is unrelated to the likelihood of implant rupture. The most common cause is fold failure.

Answer: Bra wearing is unrelated to the likelihood of implant rupture. The most common cause is fold failure.

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Answer: Bra

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