Is an Internal Bra Painful?

Most of our Los Angeles area patients describe the discomfort from an internal bra as similar to what you’d feel after a breast lift or augmentation. The soreness is generally well-managed with prescription medication for the first few days, followed by over-the-counter options as healing progresses.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

In most cases, you’ll see Dr. Macias for an initial consultation, a pre-operative appointment, your surgery day, and several follow-ups over the next few months. Typically, these include one-week, six-week, and a few-month post-op check-ins.

How Long Until I See the Results?

You’ll notice a difference in your breast shape and position right away, especially if you’ve had implants placed or sagging corrected. However, full results become more noticeable as swelling subsides over the first few weeks. The real beauty of the internal bra is how it holds your results over time. As the GalaFLEX scaffold dissolves and your body forms natural collagen, the breast tissue becomes firmer and more supported from within. Expect your final look to continue improving for several months post-surgery.

Can I Combine an Internal Bra With Other Procedures?

Absolutely. The internal bra is often used in combination with a breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast revision surgery. It can also be an excellent addition to breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Many women in the Los Angeles area combine their internal bra procedure with other body contouring options, such as a tummy tuck or liposuction, for a more comprehensive transformation. During your consultation at Aesthetic MdR in Marina del Rey, Dr. Macias will help you determine the best combination to achieve your aesthetic goals safely and effectively.

What Are the Risks Associated With an Internal Bra?

The internal bra technique is generally safe; however, potential risks include infection, delayed healing, mesh exposure, and breast asymmetry. GalaFLEX mesh is made from bioresorbable material designed to dissolve gradually, and most patients tolerate it very well. During your consultation, Dr. Macias will review all possible risks with you and explain how his surgical techniques help minimize complications and maximize safety.

Internal Bra Technique in Los Angeles, CA

Internal Bra Technique With GalaFLEX 3D

Introduction

Introduction to Internal Bra

Looking for a little extra support—literally? The internal bra technique might be just what your breasts (and your surgeon) ordered. Designed to reinforce and lift from the inside out, this innovative approach provides long-lasting structural support after cosmetic or reconstructive breast surgery.

At Aesthetic MdR in Marina del Rey, Dr. Luis Macias uses an internal bra, such as Galaflex, to help maintain a perkier, more youthful breast shape, especially in women whose skin has lost some of its natural elasticity. Think of it as an invisible bra you never have to take off—no wires, no straps, just beautifully supported results that stand the test of time.

What is an Internal Bra?

The internal bra technique involves placing a scaffold composed of biocompatible material along the lower portion of your breast. This material provides support, much like a bra, except that the support is built into the breast. The scaffold is gradually absorbed by the body and replaced with natural, supportive collagen over time.

The internal bra technique can be combined with a breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast lift with augmentation. The internal bra can be placed after an implant is inserted to ensure that your breasts hold the implant and heal properly. It can also be used with a breast lift to support the newly lifted tissues as your body heals.

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What are GalaFLEX 3D and GalaFLEX 3DR?

GalaFLEX 3D and GalaFLEX 3DR are two versions of the internal bra scaffold that can be used during breast surgery.

GalaFLEX 3D: This version of the internal bra scaffold is 3D-shaped, mimicking the shape of the breast, allowing it to fit perfectly along the base of your breast.

GalaFLEX 3DR: This version features a reinforcing rim around the edge of the scaffold, enhancing the definition of the 3D shape and providing an added level of support.

GalaFLEX 3D and GalaFLEX 3DR give Dr. Macias greater control over the outcome of your breast surgery, whether it is an augmentation, lift, reconstruction, or combination of procedures.

What Are the Benefits of an Internal Bra?

The additional support provided by using these surgical scaffolds has innumerable benefits, which include:

Preventing the “double bubble” appearance after breast augmentation, where an implant moves, creating an unnatural look with two breast creases.
Prevention of symmastia, where the breast implants move, appearing to merge with no space between them.
Holds your breasts in the desired position for longer
Sustains the results of your breast surgery and allows for a more accurate estimation of the results
Slows the development of breast sag with larger implants or due to aging
Provides support for women with less elastic skin who may be prone to developing sagging breasts after augmentation

Who Are the Best Candidates For an Internal Bra?

If you have often considered having breast surgery, but you have worried about having less resilient skin, then you could be a candidate. Candidates include women who:

Experienced weight gain and weight loss
Lost breast volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding
Are experiencing loss of elasticity and reduced breast volume
Have had a breast augmentation, and their implants have shifted
Have had a breast lift and have noticed drooping returning over time
Have experienced a combination of the above

Candidates want longevity with their results and need a little extra support to achieve it. Visit Aesthetic MdR and speak with Dr. Luis Macias, one of the leading breast surgeons in the Los Angeles area and beyond.

What is the First Step?

Your journey toward supported, longer-lasting breast results begins with a private consultation at Aesthetic MdR in the Los Angeles area. During this one-on-one appointment, Dr. Macias will take time to understand your goals, evaluate your breast anatomy, skin quality, and previous surgical history (if applicable), and determine whether the internal bra technique is appropriate for your situation.

What to Expect on the Day of Internal Bra Surgery

Your procedure will take place at Aesthetic MdR’s accredited surgical facility in Marina del Rey, where privacy, safety, and comfort come first. On the day of surgery, you’ll be welcomed by Dr. Macias and his highly experienced team. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and can last a few hours, depending on whether it’s combined with a breast lift, augmentation, or both.

Dr. Macias begins by making strategic incisions—often around the areola and/or in the breast crease—depending on your surgical plan. Once the implants (if any) are placed or the tissue is repositioned, the GalaFLEX scaffold is carefully secured to the lower pole of the breast. This internal support acts like an invisible bra, providing long-term structure and holding your results in place while your body heals and builds collagen. Once complete, you’ll rest in a comfortable recovery area before heading home with full aftercare guidance the same day.

Internal Bra Recovery

Immediately after surgery, you can expect to experience some swelling and bruising. Drains will be placed for the first week to reduce swelling and aid healing. Recovery takes six weeks and requires a minimum of one week off from work, although many women choose to take two weeks off to ensure proper healing. Breast augmentation typically has an easy recovery on its own. You can expect to require more time to heal when combining breast augmentation with an internal bra, as your tissues will need to repair along the scaffold. A breast lift combined with an internal bra will have a similar recovery time as a breast lift performed on its own.

How Much Does an Internal Bra Cost in Los Angeles, CA?

The cost of an internal bra procedure in Marina del Rey or greater Los Angeles can vary depending on the complexity of your case and whether it’s being performed alone or in combination with a breast lift or augmentation.

Our Ethos

Why Choose Dr. Macias?

Dr. Macias strives to help women get the results they want from their procedure and to maintain them. By utilizing the internal bra technique, Dr. Macias consistently creates simply beautiful results. The internal scaffolding ensures long-lasting results for women with less elastic skin and prevents breast implants from drifting. Dr. Macias is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon with the artistic eye necessary for breast enhancement and utilizes the latest techniques to achieve superior outcomes.

Internal Bra Technique With GalaFLEX 3D FAQ’S

You’ll notice a difference in your breast shape and position right away, especially if you’ve had implants placed or sagging corrected. However, full results become more noticeable as swelling subsides over the first few weeks. The real beauty of the internal bra is how it holds your results over time.

As the GalaFLEX scaffold dissolves and your body forms natural collagen, the breast tissue becomes firmer and more supported from within. Expect your final look to continue improving for several months post-surgery.
Absolutely. The internal bra is often used in combination with a breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast revision surgery. It can also be an excellent addition to breast reconstruction following mastectomy.

Many women in the Los Angeles area combine their internal bra procedure with other body contouring options, such as a tummy tuck or liposuction, for a more comprehensive transformation.

During your consultation at Aesthetic MdR in Marina del Rey, Dr. Macias will help you determine the best combination to achieve your aesthetic goals safely and effectively.
The internal bra technique is generally safe; however, potential risks include infection, delayed healing, mesh exposure, and breast asymmetry. GalaFLEX mesh is made from bioresorbable material designed to dissolve gradually, and most patients tolerate it very well.

During your consultation, Dr. Macias will review all possible risks with you and explain how his surgical techniques help minimize complications and maximize safety.

Patient Reviews

He is excellent

Dr. Macias is a relaxed cat whose confidence puts you immediately at ease. He is excellent at giving you a very natural result. He listens to his patients and I believe wants you to be extremely happy moving forward. His staff is the best l’ve ever worked with while dealing with a doctor’s office. They are sincere and genuine, no weird vibes there. I will be returning, I love them.

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I am thrilled

Dr. Macias and his team provided exceptional care throughout my experience. I am thrilled with my results and so grateful. Thank you to Dr. Macias and his team for such a positive experience.

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-M.O.
I highly recommend him!

Dr. Macias is a wonderful doctor. He made me feel comfortable and secure in my decision to have a procedure. He was patient and kind and gave his undivided attention during my consultation. I decided to move forward with my procedure because Dr. Macias made me feel confident it would go well and it did! He is meticulous and talented. I highly recommend him!

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-S.M.
I am 100% satisfied

I am 100% satisfied with the results of my procedure. Dr. Macias is god’s gift to women’s beauty. I definitely recommend him to friends and family. I’m so pleased that I’m planning to come back for more!

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-L.R.

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If you’re ready to feel supported—literally and figuratively—it may be time to consider an internal bra.

Whether you’re dealing with implant issues, want to prevent future sagging, or simply want to ensure your results hold up over time, Dr. Macias will help you explore all your options. Call Aesthetic MdR at (310) 574-2103 to schedule your consultation and take the next step toward a beautiful, lasting result.

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