Internal Bras Offer a Lift
Internal Bras Offer a Lift
March 20, 2007 -
The tropical country of Brazil is famous for its string bikinis, waxes, and cutting-edge plastic surgery-especially for breasts. In 1998, Brazilian plastic surgeons developed the internal bra, which is quickly becoming one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the country causing U.S. doctors to adopt a similar method.
What is the Internal Bra?
The internal bra procedure is a smaller-scar surgery intended to give breasts a lift without adding extra volume. A patient’s existing glandular tissue is resculpted and a special mesh device that acts as an internal bra is placed above the tissue and under the skin to lift the breast and hold it in place.
This procedure is most ideal for patients who want a breast reduction since it eliminates sagginess. It works best on women who have the appearance of firm breasts prior to the surgery.
Status of the Internal Bra in the U.S.
In the United States, plastic surgeons have begun using Alloderm, a natural tissue pharmaceutical device that provides the same effect as the internal bra. In some cases, Alloderm is used to give patients a little extra “padding” over their breast implant when they don’t have enough natural soft tissue.
Most U.S. doctors will agree that the internal bra significantly enhances the outcome of a breast lift procedure, but fails to replace the need to remove excess skin that is often necessary during breast reduction or lift surgeries.
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