The results of breast augmentation surgery are never permanent. Changes in weight, normal aging, pregnancy, and breast-feeding can all be expected to change the breasts. Each patient who is considering breast augmentation and possibly pregnancy should be considered individually based on their personal situation. As a rule, if a patient is planning pregnancy within a year of surgery, we generally recommend postponing surgery until after the pregnancy. Most patients who present for breast augmentation don't have plans for pregnancy in the short term, but realize that it's probably in their future. It's important for this group of patients to realize that pregnancy may impact their final result.The impact of pregnancy on breast augmentation varies from patient to patient. Some patients are minimally impacted, while others note sag of their native breast tissue, volume loss, and stretch marks. This often results in the need for secondary procedures, such as implant exchange and breast lift.
In the majority of patents who are considering breast augmentation, pregnancy is not in their immediate future. Their immediate concern is breast hypoplasia and how it effects their lives. For this group of patients, breast augmentation is an appropriate course of action. Before proceeding, consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon at Aesthetic Surgical Images will help you determine which course of action is best for you and your needs.
