Will Pregnancy Ruin My Breast Implants?

Breast implants are not impacted by pregnancy and breast-feeding, but the surrounding breast tissue can be significantly impacted. 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 breast implants, but are instead related to the natural biologic 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.


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.

During this time, the breast may continue to undergo changes and surgery should not be undertaken until the situation has stabilized. The majority of patients are satisfied with the results of revisional surgery.

To speak with an expert regarding breast implants and pregnancy, call the surgeons of Aesthetic Surgical Images at 402.390.0100.