No bra? No problem.
A new breast surgery trend dubbed the “internal bra” can supposedly keep the girls lifted without a bra on.
The technique involves inserting a mesh-like material into the body to support the breasts from the inside, giving some patients results so long-lasting, they’re practically gravity-proof.
“I’ve got patients in their 70s that we’ve done breast lifts on, and they don’t need to wear a bra,” Indianapolis plastic surgeon Dr. Bruce Van Natta told Elle in a recent interview.
It’s not quite magic — but for some women, the trendy “internal bra” surgery option might just be the breast thing ever. Africa Studio – stock.adobe.comVan Natta helped pilot the procedure in the US.
There are two main materials used for this so-called built-in support: GalaFLEX — an absorbable, biologically derived polymer shaped like a mesh demi-bra — and ADM, or acellular dermal matrix, which is processed from human or animal tissue (yes, really).
GalaFLEX, originally cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for hernia repairs, encourages the body to grow stronger internal tissue over 18 to 24 months — up to four times stronger, according to the brand.
Dallas surgeon Dr. William P. Adams Jr., who also helped pilot the internal bra procedure, told the outlet that the scaffold can “probably double the length of time that something lasts.”
That’s big news for anyone who can’t wait to rip off their bra at the end of the day.
GalaFLEX — FDA-approved for hernia repairs but used off-label in boob jobs — helps the body grow tougher tissue over time. New Africa – stock.adobe.comADM, by contrast, is often more expensive and can be considered the “more natural route.”
Something both materials have in common is that some patients — depending on their body type — can actually feel them under the skin.
Call it science, call it scaffolding — just don’t call the new “internal bra” procedure an excuse to skip your next mammogram. Africa Studio – stock.adobe.comUltimately, the procedure is not just about living a bra-free life. As the experts say, this is more for people who are considering other breast surgery options, like a breast lift or a possible augmentation.
“I have a lot of young girls who come in and they’re like, ‘I want the internal bra. I never want to wear a bra again,’” Melinda Farina, founder of Beauty Brokers Inc., told Elle.
“And I say, ‘No, no, that’s not what it’s really for.’”
