It’s not uncommon for women to become pregnant following breast augmentation surgery. In the vast majority of these patients, the presence of breast implants does not affect their breast tissue. This is even more so when the breast implants are placed beneath the pectoralis muscle.It’s important to remember that pregnancy impacts the breast with or without breast implants. These changes vary from patient to patient following breast augmentation and pregnancy. Some patients are minimally impacted, while others note sag of their native breast tissue, loss of breast volume, and stretch marks. These changes are probably not related to the breast implants, but are instead related to the natural biological tendencies of the breast tissue. In other words, loss of breast volume, sag, and stretch marks would occur, even if breast implants weren’t present.
Breast enlargement is a normal part of pregnancy. The presence of breast implants should not result in increased swelling or pain during pregnancy.
If significant changes occur following breast augmentation and pregnancy, a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon should be scheduled. Revisional breast surgery, such as implant exchange and breast lift may be necessary, but should not be undertaken for at least six months following completion of breast-feeding.
