The Internal Bra with GalaFLEX

The internal bra is a surgical mesh product that has gained increasing popularity among surgeons performing breast augmentation or breast lift procedures. Though it is a relatively new technique in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery, it has proven to be highly effective in many ways.

What is the ‘internal mesh bra technique’? 

Often described as providing a "push-up" effect similar to a traditional push-up bra, the internal bra technique is an excellent option for enhancing breast shape, and overall appearance. It offers robust support for breast tissue, especially when larger implants are chosen, acting as a long-term internal support structure. The mesh material helps to maintain the shape of the breasts while also stabilising the position of the implants post-surgery. By providing this support, the internal bra prevents sagging (known as ptosis) by acting as a scaffold for the breast tissue. Ptosis occurs when the natural breast tissue is too weak to hold the implant in place.

During her breast augmentation, this patient had the GalaFLEX™ internal mesh inserted to provide immediate and long-term support for her larger implants, helping to maintain their shape and stability while reducing the risk of sagging.

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How Breast Tissue Deterioration Leads to Sagging

Breast tissue deterioration contributes to sagging (ptosis) by weakening the structures that support the breasts, such as the skin, ligaments, and connective tissue. Over time, factors like ageing, hormonal changes, pregnancy, and weight fluctuations can cause the skin to lose elasticity and the ligaments to stretch. As these supportive structures weaken, they become less capable of holding the breast tissue in place, resulting in a loss of firmness and causing the breasts to droop. This process is often more pronounced in women who have had multiple pregnancies, experienced significant weight loss, or are going through hormonal changes, as these factors lead to a decrease in the volume and firmness of the breast tissue.

What is an internal bra by GalaFLEX? 

The GalaFLEX™ Scaffold is an advanced, biologically-derived 2D mesh designed specifically for plastic and reconstructive surgery, particularly for breast procedures. It provides immediate support to soft tissues, reinforcing and stabilising the area post-surgery. In addition to offering instant support, the scaffold acts as a foundation that promotes long-term strength and durability.

This added support helps to hold breast implants in place and maintain their shape, making it easier for patients to opt for larger implants with confidence. Ultimately, the scaffold enhances recovery, ensures lasting results, and improves overall surgical outcomes.

How Does GalaFLEX Mesh Support Large Implants?

An internal breast mesh like the GalaFLEX™ scaffold offers essential support for larger breast implants by reinforcing the soft tissue around the breast. Larger implants place added stress and weight on the breast tissue, which can stretch the skin and ligaments over time. The mesh acts as a strong internal framework that lifts and stabilises the tissue, helping to maintain the position of the implants and reducing the risk of sagging or displacement.

An internal breast mesh like the GalaFLEX™ scaffold offers essential support for larger breast implants by reinforcing the soft tissue around the breast.

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GalaFLEX Mesh Promotes Faster and Better Healing

Using the ‘mesh method’ or internal bra with GalaFLEX mesh promotes faster and more effective healing after breast surgery or augmentation. The mesh supports the breast tissue, minimising strain and helping to reduce the formation of excess scar tissue. This ensures that the final appearance of the breasts is smoother and more natural-looking. Since GalaFLEX is made from a flexible mesh material that moulds seamlessly to the body, the results often look more natural.

The mesh also helps to prevent implant displacement and excessive stretching of the tissue, potentially reducing the risk of capsular contracture. Capsular contracture is a condition where the scar tissue that forms around a breast implant tightens and hardens, which can cause the implant to shift, distort, or become painful.

Using the ‘mesh method’ or internal bra with GalaFLEX mesh promotes faster and more effective healing after breast surgery or augmentation. 

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Some Facts About Breast Tissue

• Flattening and Shifting: Weakened tissue and stretched skin can cause breasts to flatten and shift lower on the chest.
• Loss of Strength: Native breast tissue heals to only 80% of its original strength following breast surgery.
• Gravity: The force of gravity over time weakens breast tissue, leading to sagging and drooping.
• Implant Restriction: Implant choice, especially size, can be affected by a patient’s individual skin integrity. Weakened tissue may struggle to hold larger implants in place.
  
  

Can Patients Have the GalaFLEX Internal Bra Mesh Alone?

The GalaFLEX™ internal bra technique can be used without breast implants as a standalone breast lift, providing significant support and reshaping of the natural breast tissue. This option is ideal for patients who want to restore the shape and firmness of their breasts without implants. The GalaFLEX mesh acts as an internal support structure, lifting and reinforcing the breast tissue, which can result in a more youthful, lifted appearance.

Patients might choose the internal bra procedure if they prefer a more natural look or wish to avoid the risks or maintenance associated with implants. It is also an excellent option for those who have experienced breast sagging due to ageing, weight loss, or pregnancy, offering long-lasting results without the need for further surgeries.

If you would like to know more about the Internal Bra with GalaFLEX or are considering whether breast surgery is right for you, book a consultation with Dr. Hertess today.

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