Can low implants from premature dropping be lifted permanently with the use of an underwire / supportive bra?

Hello. Not really. Maybe special tape on the infra-mammary fold for an extensive amount of time. But usually revision surgery is needed to lift the breast and or to lift/redo the infra mammary fold.
Remember, it is good to wait around 6 months for a revision. So I suggest you try anything for now, and just be patient until its time for a revision.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

If the implants are too low after breast augmentation, it is unlikely that wearing a supportive bra will lift them into a higher position permanently. There is no harm in trying, but you would likely need revision surgery to properly position the implants. Implants tend to drop too low because of a combination of implant size (too large), loss of control of the lower fold of the breasts, and/or weak tissues that cannot support the implant. Any plan to correct the implant position should consider these factors. I would recommend discussing your concerns with your surgeon to determine the best course of action.

Dear atomickitty4460,
I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for faster healing and recovery. It is best, however, that you follow your plastic surgeon's advice on post operative care management for a smooth and faster healing and recovery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to answer specifically without knowing when your surgery was, and evaluating you in person, but if your surgery was very recent, wearing an underwire bra 24/7 for 6-8 weeks may prove to be helpful. It would be best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. If your implants are smooth surfaced, and they are indeed positioned too low, if a bra does not correct the problem you may have to undergo revision surgery to correct this. If they are textured, they tend to stay put without being able to reposition them very easily. When in doubt, you can always seek a second opinion. The bra trial can certainly do no harm. Best of luck to you.

You may try taping the inframamary fold in order to close that space and hopefully lift implants. It may work to a certain degree but you have to be persistant. If it does not, surgical correction of IMF position is an option. Good luck.

Hi and thank you for your question. The short answer is- no, you cannot permanently raise the position of your implants with external support. There are a few different reasons why an implant may drop to a less than ideal position after a breast augmentation, but regardless of the reason, once the support that holds the implant in the proper position is violated, a revision procedure will likely be needed. I would recommend following up with your surgeon to discuss this further, as the revision can oftentimes be straightforward.

It is unlikely that a supportive bra will correct implants that have dropped too low. It is a good idea to wear a good fitting bra and avoid strenuous activity or bouncing until cleared by your surgeon to avoid further dropping. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

If you are still early in your healing phase, then supporting bras can help correct the problem in many cases. Do avoid any activity that causes a lot of bouncing and pushing the breasts down.

Hello! Unfortunately, no. Even the most supportive bra will not permanently lift breast implants that have bottomed out. The supportive garment may help to slow the progression of the bottoming out, but often this type of implant malposition must be surgically corrected with reinforcement of the breast fold (called the inframammary crease or IMF). Once an implant has slid down, typically the only way to reposition them and keep them in a more ideal position is to revise the breast implant pocket with a capsulorrhaphy and/or mesh placement with the goal of recreating and reinforcing the IMF. It is more common to have implants bottom out that are of a large volume (i.e. 400cc or more) and or if the inframammary crease had to be lowered to accommodate the implant (such as in the case of a tuberous breast deformity where the distance between the nipple and the IMF is very short or constricted). Genetics and tissue elasticity play a role as well as some patients are more prone to implant malposition and/or breast tissue drooping at an earlier age. There is no significant rush if you decide to wait or if you decide to proceed with a revision. The implants will not continue to slide down indefinitely (i.e. down past the breast onto the abdominal wall). They just may not sit ideally under the nipple areola complex. With time (i.e. usually many months to years) the lower breast tissue/skin can stretch out from the implant sitting low and may necessitate the removal of a wedge of tissue along the IMF to shorten the distance from the nipple to IMF if the implant pocket is revised (and typically this is done at the same time). Hope that helps shed some light on the issue so that you can make an informed decision moving forward. Wish you all the best!

Hi and welcome to our forum!If the surgical pocket extends inferiorly below the fold beneath the breasts, adding support from below does little to elevate the pocket, and surgical pocket adjustment is usually required. I don't quite understand the term "premature dropping". If the breast sags because there is lax skin and soft tissue, only a lift can correct the sag.Revisit your plastic surgeon for evaluation and advice.Best wishes...