Cosmetic Surgery Breast Implants Pregnancy

Breast Implants and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Should Know

By Scott Miller, MD

Published on August 09, 2007

1. Implants do not interfere with pregnancy.

Most breast implants have a soft silicone shell filled with saline water. Many implanted medical devices are made from this same nonreactive material. Breast implants do not harm or pose a risk to normal pregnancy in any way.

2. Pregnancy does not interfere with the implants.

While pregnancy does not remove the possibility of rare events such as deflation or hardening, there are no unusual implant complications during pregnancy. While the breasts will usually increase in size during pregnancy (a process called engorgement), this does not involve or affect the implants themselves.

3. Most women can breast-feed following breast augmentation.

While some may supplement with formula, this is common in women without implants as well. None of the incisions commonly used prevent breast-feeding. Implant placement under the muscle allows for an extra layer of protection between the implants and the milk ducts, better mammograms, and a more natural look and feel.

4. Augmented breasts are more resistant to the loss of volume and shape that often accompanies pregnancy and breast-feeding.

In these cases, the skin can be stretched while the breast tissue volume is diminished. The result is sagging with loss of shape as well as volume. Because the augmented breasts maintain more of their volume (the implant volume does not decrease), women with implants are less likely to see such drastic changes.

5. You need a qualified plastic surgeon certified by the American board of Plastic Surgery, who has the knowledge, judgement, and experience necessary to obtain the best possible result for your individual body type and lifestyle.

While a standard augmentation may be all that is necessary, many women need adjustments in shape as well as size. Some even require lifting (mini, moderate, or full). Only a surgeon with training and experience in all aspects of surgery of the breast is qualified to assess and treat this need. Often, unqualified surgeons who are unaware or incapable of all options perform augmentation without a breast lift. For breasts women with sagging, poorly supported breasts, the breast augmentation procedure on its own is not enough. As a result, the breasts will have a heavy appearance and hang low. This unsatisfactory result leaves most women disappointed. Your plastic surgeon should listen to your concerns and develop an individualized plan to avoid such problems and increase the likelihood of an outstanding result.

These tips were provided by Dr. Scott Miller. Dr. Miller is an attending surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California. He is a Voluntary Clinic Instructor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, San Diego and has authored numerous articles in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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Comments

1

Hi I got breast implants 3 yrs ago no problems only now I'm 6months pregnant,and my right breast is slightly larger but causing me alot of pain around the side of it especially if I lift my arm , I went to gp but she just said go back to surgeon ,, which is an issue as my surgery was not done in Ireland !

Si
26 days ago

2

Hi ladies,if the cons of breast implant surpasses the benefits,y nt ditch it than going tru all the emotional and psychological feelings.be proud of ur body and take pride in been a real woman.implants doesn't make u feel confident rather wat u believe abt urself is wat conmpliments the conbfidence.for dos dat ve nt done it,dnt do it and for the unlucky ones,dnt know wat to say

sequia
7 months ago

3

I've been thinking about getting a breast implants for six years but,i cannot makeup my mind. I am fear for my life. and, for ever time i talk about it to my family and friends they tell me my present breast look good it fits my body. I am 32a beautiful body and shape, i hit on by both males and females.... but this is something i want to do for me with all the deadly risks out there but, i don't know what to do.

Nicol
7 months ago

4

Ali my advice is you should wait after you get pregnant since you are hoping to have a baby soon? Is no point on getting the implants done again then having a baby to get another redo that is more out from your pocket. Also think about the danger you can be exposing yourself into, is serious and with that i advice you wait. Have the baby then you get your implants back and you will look great and not be put at high risk or your baby. good luck with your decision.

sassy
over 1 year ago

5

Hi, I'm 20yrs old and i been dying to get breast implants i have about $6000 saved. Can anyone tell me how much more do i need to cover up the cost. I will make an appointment with a doctor who is located in new york city. I'm thinking maybe to do it outside the U.S. Did anyone here got there implants outside the U.S? My BF tells me to don't get them that he loves me for who i am but when ever a girl has big boobs i catch his eyes looking, i guess all guys do that but it makes me feel bad, and we fight over it. But all these fights we had over it now he change his mind and says if it'll make me happy and not fight with him to just go for it but to get them done here close to home. Any advice Thanks I'll appreciate it.

christy
over 1 year ago

6

Hi,
I have a leak in my silicone implant which has scaredthe life out of me. I felt a lump and immediatley was worried it was cancer. I had an ultrasound today and the consulatant wants me to have a mammogram as confirm his diagnosis.

They wouldnt do a mammogram today as I am trying for a baby and chance I may be prganant.

If the implant has split I will need a redo. But dont know if i should wait until I get pregnant and have had achild or get it done now.It hurts a bit at the moment- feels swollen. But if they will change during pregnancy maybe I should wait?

Ali
over 1 year ago

7

I have a question - I have had my implants for a little over a year - all has been good... until the last few days. I feel like the muscle is squeezing the implants.. am I prego?

Kristy
over 1 year ago

8

Hi to all !
After reading all th above, I guess I still have a few things clouding my head. I had surgery 5 months ago. Doctors had told me I couldn't get pregnant because of certain personal things, anywho I took a pregnancy test and read" pregnant" . So now I might be pregnant. I have a doc appt to be sure, but now I'm worried about my breast sagging. I don't wanna panic , it's enough stress thinking about me being pregnant. I'm 25 and excited but now a bit more nervous.

Natalia
over 1 year ago

9

britt,i had my breast implants put in at the age of 20 and i am now 24 and having my first child.the one thing i will say about getting them put in is it takes a long time for you to get the feeling completly back in your nipples.i went from a small b cup to a small c cup so i didnt go much bigger ither.however any extra weight put on your back does take time to adjust to. sinse i have been pregnant,and im now 5 a half months,the only issue i have had with them is a little tenderness form time to time.they havent yet grown in size and honestly i dont think they will to much because my are under the muscle which kind of blocks the milk production area.my doc told me they may get a little bigger twords the end but it will go away and i shouldnt have a big issue with leaking.if you get them done b4 you have kids just get them checked after your pregnancy is over and maybe have them filled or decrased a little.your supposed to get them filled every 10 years anyways and thats one thing that people fail to realize.if you wanna chat some more about it feel free to contact me at amymbell85@yahoo.com. hope this helps ease your brain a bit.have a good day

amy
over 1 year ago

10

I am 21 yo and am thinking about getting augmentation. I do not have any kids but plan to have 2-3 in the future once I get out of school. I am not planning on getting a large size change. I am currently a 34A and plan to change to a full B to keep the look as natural as possible. I have read most of the entries on this page and overall, most people advise to wait until after having kids to get the procedure done. One thing I have noticed with the women that have had issues with their implants after their pregnancy is that they have large chest sizes that range from full C to DD. I was wondering if it is possible that these bad effects would not necessarily happen with smaller sizes. I didn't know if the sizes might have been what aided the problems in that there is a lot more stress put on the chest with larger sizes. Thanks for any advice!!

Britt
over 1 year ago

11

Whitney - Although your doctor should have reviewed the paperwork you filled out, otherwise why give it to you, it is your body and your life you are putting at risk while undergoing surgery, not to mention now the risk of your unborn child. If you thought of the possibility of being pregnant, like you said, you should have tested prior to surgery. I'm a mother of three and going in early next year for tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I've been doing a lot of research and have been compiling a list of questions for my surgen including testing that is done prior to surgery and medications taken prior to and after surgery. I don't think your surgeon is completely at fault here, you should bare some of that fault as well. I would of been happy with the fact that he is willing to re-do the surgery for free. A lift shouldn't cost you that much more.

Jen
over 1 year ago

12

Whitney-get copies of your originol paperwork you filled out and get an attorney. You can get the cost you paid all back.

Brook
over 1 year ago

13

I have breast I'mplants i have had them since i was 24 my breasts are real sore and I am pregnant and I'm 29 now will my implants be ok after pregnancy and why do my breasts hurt more does the implants have to do with this?

laura
over 1 year ago

14

Wow, I have read through this entire page and I am so relieved that I am not the only one out there with breast implant issues. Here is my problem, I hope someone has a little insight.
I had breast surgery done on 1/4/10. I had been wanting it for years and had no intentions of having children any time soon. When I went through the paperwork at the doctors office I came across a question that read: Is there a chance you are pregnant? Yes or No. I thought to myself what a silly question, there is always a chance that someone is pregnant. So I didnt circle anything because I figured if it were important they would come ask me about it when they reviewed my paperwork prior to surgery. Well, the doctor never asked, did my surgery and I found out 3 weeks later that I was pregnant. Scariest day of my life because my mind went directly to what the effects of being put under and the recovery drugs had on my unborn baby.
My breasts never healed correctly. They are lopsided, I lost feeling in the left one and the left implant slides back and forth into my side so when I lay on the left it is very painful and I have pick up the implant to move it in a comfortable position. I went from a B to a D during my surgery, since being pregnant I am now an E with horrible stretch marks. My breasts are now incredibly saggy. My due date is 9/10/10, I have been in contact with my doctor since my surgery and he is willing to redo my implants for free due to the fact that they never healed correctly but he also said that I will need a lift after breastfeeding and that will not be free.
I know that someday I may want another child and I dont know if I should wait to have my breasts corrected till after all children. Also I feel that the doctor owes me for the breasts I originally paid for and have never seen, I feel the lift should be free. Thoughts anyone?

Whitney
almost 2 years ago

15

hi all
im 23 and i did my breast implant 6 month ago ,but i start not to like them any more ,i went from 32a t o32c ,they are not very big ,i want to get them removed ,does any one know will my breast looks really ugly after the removal and sagging ?
please help me out

sarah
almost 2 years ago

16

hi guys,i am 27 years old and have 2 beautiful children.
i had my breast done in nov 06 after having both my children.
i have recently found out im expecting my 3rd and am about 6-7 weeks.
After finding out i noticed a large lump under my arm and paid to see a private doctor,who has told me my left implant has a gel bleed and i now have silicone in my lynmph node.
i am very scared and have been advised to have the implants changed
my breasts are sore especially the left one and i dont know if this is because im pregnant or because the silicone leakage
my surgeon has told me i can have the surgery now or after the baby is born
i am very worried and dont know what to do
can anyone advise me
thanks

laura
almost 2 years ago

17

Thanks victoria you were very helpful and i appreciate it. I did put a lot of thought to getting breast implants but i'll rather wait wouldn't like it to happen to me either. (sorry for what happen to you with your implants i hope everything goes well.) And yes your right i'm still young and if i chose to have a baby it'll be when i get marry and financially stable, because to have a baby and then get implants, work, and school... Omg sounds so stressful. But your story was an eye opening for me i guess i'll enjoy now what i got and just put more thought to it, plus my boyfriend said im fine with my 34 b. Tammy you are eligible for breast lift if their really saggy and for most cases like my friend they needed to put a implant cause she had a lot of excess tissue and her breast were gonna be very small. I think it'll be best if you get breast implants cause it will fill them up and look more natural. God bless and hope everything goes great for everyone.

Christina
almost 2 years ago

18

Hello everyone. I have a question.
I am 24 yrs old... mother of three beautiful babies.
I breastfed all of them. I have heard from lots of people that if you breastfeed 3 or more babies then you are eligible for a free breast lift. I have horrible low self esteem and Thinking maybe this might help a little bit. Any answers? Thank you!

Tammy
almost 2 years ago

19

To Christina-i am really hoping that within the past 2 months your have seriously thought about it and decided not to go ahead and get pregnant right now.Having a baby and being a mother is the hardest thing you will ever do in your life.You think it is easy to work, go to school and be a mother but you have no idea.You are only 19.Go to school and enjoy being young.And as far as your very supporting bf goes..wait until he is your husband.

I had saline breast implants 3 1/2 years ago .I went from a 34 A to a C cup.I now have a 6 month old daughter and am a D cup.I was even bigger when i was pregnant and breastfeeding.I really wish i would have waited until after children before having the surgery.My breasts are saggy and you can actually feel the implant and see rippling along the sides.I heard this is a common problem with saline implants and the only way to repair is with more surgery.I do not have the money to get them fixed and I also plan on having more children.It is bad enough having to deal with all the changes to your body post-baby .This is just one more thing to be self conscious about.So i advise everyone to please wait until after children! And to Tonia..hopefully yours won't get much bigger with this pregnancy.Good Luck !

Victoria
about 2 years ago

20

Well I am a little freaked....I am (just turned) 31 and i had breast augumentation in Dec.09, I have recently found out I am pregnant...about 8-9 weeks. I have only had my breast for 3-1/2 months, I went from an 32A to a 32D.......will my breast still look nice after my baby????? They have not grown yet...but are alittle tender..I know foe my first pregnancy I only went up 3/4 of a bra size..even after. I know ever pregnancy is different...but i am hoping I did not waist my money. Does any one have any helpful tips, and any info on the after look?

Tonia/31
about 2 years ago

21

Hi All,

Just want to say congrats to all that are pregnant...and good luck..hope all goes well.

I think anyone who is pregnant should not have any uneccessary surgery at all. Your baby will be here within 9months or less, its not that long to wait, and better to not put your baby at risk, no matter what your surgeon says.

Anyone wanting a baby within the next few years, I would recommend waiting, to have the aug done. You will probably want to get back to your 'original' size after the baby is born and can sometimes take a while dependent on how much or how little weight was put on during pregnancy.

Those who have had aug's already and fallen pregnant or those who have had aug's and now had babies.....all the risks and facts are told to you before you go ahead with your surgery. Although everyone's bodies are different and cope with weight loss, babies etc differently, the possibilities of sagging, rippling, volume loss, etc are all explained in detail befoe you agree to go ahead with your aug.

Those who are lookng out for signs and symptoms, same goes, everyone is different and for some sensitivity and feeling are different to that what it was before, so best thing would just be to do a test. A lot of people will still have the same sensitivity as before, eg soreness around the time of the month etc.

I dont want to sound harsh to anyone but some things are common sense and others are there for you to look at befoe YOU make YOUR decision.

I have 2 beautiful little girls and am due to get married later in the year, and feel that my breasts arent what they used to be, more so to the fact that I did put a lot more weight on during my 2nd pregnancy due to being quite ill and being housebound for around 4 months, and for that reason i am due to have my aug in 2weeks and have been through EVERY possibilty and weighed up EVERYTHING that can happen.

Good luck to everyone on here I hope you get what it is you are hoping will make you happier about yourselves x

bev
about 2 years ago

22

im 19 years old i been saving money to get my breast done, however im starting college soon.Everyones been telling me to wait after i have ababy in thefuture but iwant them done now that im young and all. The idea of getting pregnant hit me i wnt a baby now also to c if maybe my body will change for the good, if not then i know i can get them done after cuz i already had the baby which will cost no harm. Oh and i think ill do find with having a baby now and going to school and working at the same moment cuz i have a very supporting bf. JUST HOPE ANYONE CAN GIVE ME A ADVICE. THANKYOU.

christina
about 2 years ago

23

Ive had implants and a lift as well as areola reductionafter my first 2 kids evrything added up to over 10 thousand and is looks awesome! I just found out I am 3 weeks pregnant, will this pregnancy effect my implants?and was it a waste of my money? I knew a friend who had implants and then had a baby her breast were sagging really bad with her implants to her belly. I am nervous of that happening... please help!

olivia
over 2 years ago

24

Im 32 and had breast augmentation last December, taking me from a 34A to a 34D (335cc), I have a very slim frame and I regretted it soon after. I wish Id have gone for a small C cup instead.

Anyway since I found out I was pregnant in April (not planned, I already have a 3 year old), I have been muddling along in the same bra's, putting off having a new fitting, until today at 32 weeks I have just been to M&S and discovered that I am now a 36E and I shouldnt have been wearing underwired bra's whilst pregnant at all.

They have sagged somewhat and although they are what you would say more natural looking, they are still big and ugly to me.

I wish Id have wore a sports bra throughout the pregnancy trying to avoid the sagging, to be honest I wish I hadnt had them done at all! I will be having them smaller sometime in the not too distant future.

I would say to anyone with a skinny frame that if you like wearing small, tight size 8-10 tops, do not go to big, these no longer fit or just look stupid.

Kelly
over 2 years ago

25

Hi, basically same question as Heidi and Gemma... I'm 33yo and have never had children. I want to start trying to have a baby in the next year or two. I want to get implants now but am wondering if I should wait until after I have a baby.. only planning on having one and don't think I"m going to breast feed. Any advice would be great! thanks!

Kristin
over 2 years ago

26

well im 24 yrs old i have a 5 yr old daughter and i had my son 8 months ago. i lost all of my baby weight i am thinking about getting my breast done... Before i got prego with any of my kids i was 110pounds and a full 34C breast.. i looked hella good but after my kiddos im a saggin 34B :( idk if im done having kids (but if i do it wont be until my son turns 5) but i really want to get my breast done.. should i wait or just say fU#K it and get them done???

cherise
over 2 years ago

27

I am 23 years old and am thinking about having breast implants but am also hoping to have children in about 2 years time. My surgon told me that as i am only having 230cc implants and having them under the muscle that pregnancey should not really affect my breasts too much. I really want it done but don't no wheather to wait until i'v had children or at least 1 child to see how my body reacts to pregnancy?? Any advice would be appriciated!

Gemma
over 2 years ago

28

hi amanda. i also had implants and am now late for period. boobs sore but not same as previous pregnancies. can breast tenderness change due to implants? did you experience this?

alix
over 2 years ago

29

HI, I had 300CC implants in March 2008 taking me from a 32B to a 32DD, and unexpectidly fell pregnant in Oct 2008, I am now 35 wekks pregnant and now a 34DD, My skin has streatched severly and my breasts are now covered in streatch marks. To be honest they do look more natural, ( I guess because there is alot more of my own breast there now ) but I want my nice hard post pregnancy boobs back. My nipples have also increased a great deal... has anyone els encountered this too? I do want more children eventualy and think that i will most likly go under the knife AGAIN after I have had my kids. I realy wish I had waited.

Amanda
over 2 years ago

30

I am 27 and a 36 barely A. I have a consult appointment for augmentation on Friday. My #1 question is pregnancy and breast feeding. I have done lot's of research about breast feeding. I guess what I am getting at is that I will have a child in the next few years and some more maybe down the road. Should I wait to get implants or go ahead and do this for myself now. How much bigger will they get during pregnancy and will they still look good after pregnancy with the implants. I have wanted this for a long time. Please give me any advice!

Heidi
over 2 years ago

31

I had my breast aug in 2003 after 4 months of giving birth. My doctor didnt even told me to rest and let my breast go back to its original size before i had the implants. I didn't like the result and asked my doctor to redo it but he declined. Now after 7 years I have experienced chest pains that I thought I was having a heart attack. Afraid to go to the hospital for an x-ray. Embarrassed to see the results and my breast seen on the x-ray. Can you see the implants on x-rays? too afraid to know. I really wanted to have it removed but afraid of the result. Had a bad scar too. Does having implants affects getting pregnant again? Been trying to get pregnant again but having difficulty. Afraid also of the pain when lactating and the breast becomes hard full of milk, so painful. Hope you could answer my questions. Thank you.

Rebecca
over 2 years ago

32

First I just have to comment on Danielle #27's comment. Girl you have got to get a clue! this is your first baby and you are 3 months along? your boobs and your entire body will let you know who is boss during this pregnancy and you will look back at your comment on this page and laugh at yourself for trying to little miss know it all on a site where women have went through something that you have no idea about. Good Luck!

As for the real ladies out there, I had my surgery in April 2007 and thought we were through having babies. Our son was almost 4 and then in August we decided to have one more. with my surg I went from a 34c to a 34dd. I found out I was pregnant in Nov 2007 and by Feb I was a DDD! I didnt get any bigger thankfully but after I had our second son about three days after I came home from the hospital, I found a lump under my left arm which turned out to be a piece of breast tissue. I do not know if that has any bearing on my story or not but it was only about the size of a gumdrop but my left breast has dropped some and actually looks pretty good but my nipples are lopsided and I am very self concience in things that are low cut now without a bra because it is very noticable from the front and from the side that something is wrong.

I did go and see my surgeon and of course he blamed it on my pregnancy and like someone elses comment I read he didn't feel he had anything to do with it at all and simply offered me a discount on a second surgery. I guess I'm not sure if I did him a favor by not completely healing before getting pregnant because I feel like this shouldn't have happened anyway. 36year old boobs that have had a lift and implants just shouldn't look like this. And I took all precautions while I was pregnant. I don't think there was even one night that I didn't sleep without a heavy duty support bra on no matter how uncomfortable I got.

so that is my story, I don't know if it will help any of you but I wish I just would've waited to make sure my pregnancy days were over before I had my surgery because it isn't cheap and its not exactly fun either.

Cassie
almost 3 years ago

33

I think you should wait until at least the 1st pregnancy to have breast augmentation. Most likely you will need a redo after all your kids are born, but after you see how your boobs really change you can determine how long you should wait. I just got implants over a month ago and my daughter is 3. I never gained an oz of weight in my boobs until I nursed, then I kept that up for 10 months, mainly to keep the boobs and then when I stopped they were a cup sizer smaller than when I started out with. So I was not one of the lucky ones to get bigger boobs from pregnancy, but you may be that lucky one. Never know.

Amanda
almost 3 years ago

34

Coco-
To answer your question about "how long after should you wait" that depends on if you decide to breastfeed. If you opt not to breast feed i would wait until you are TOTALLY sure ALL your swelling has gone down.. I had my little girl in Oct06, breast feed for 3 months, then got an augmentation in AUG07. After I got back to a normal size & realized that my boobs were "normal" again. i would prob wait atleast 6months.. YOU will not be able to care you for infant for a few days after your surgery..i recovered in 2days.. but that was pushing it.

Mandy
almost 3 years ago

35

i just found out i am pregnant and am supposed to be having a 2nd breast aug in 9 days due to a capsular contracture I got in a car accident..can they still put me under?

lola
almost 3 years ago

36

ok I'm pregnant with my third baby but I'm an a- when it comes to my chest. I'am seriously flat, I wanted to know how long should I wait after given birth to get breast implants?

coco
almost 3 years ago

37

I had my 1st child in 2003. My breast Augmen... in 2005 and am about due with my 2nd child in 2009. I always wear a bra or sports bra. At night I always wear a sports bra to sleep. And take vitamin E pills for the skin located on my breast. If I don't take the pills the breast around my breast get dry and scab. Weird! Doctors orders... I hope they will still look great after my second child. I was told they will. Hope all works out for you ladies. I love them, my husband loves them and it hasn't changed me as a person on the inside but the temptation was there!

L.
almost 3 years ago

38

Hi i want to know if the pain for my breast that mean im pregnant,pleas try to email me via my email( ah_jadore@hotmail.com)

Hanan Ahmed
almost 3 years ago

39

For Lia
I am sorry but I think it was your responsibility to check if you are pregnant or not.

olga
almost 3 years ago

40

Hi everyone,
I came across this website in researching breast augmentation for a friend. This February 2009 has been two years since I have had my own breast augmentation surgery... I have always been an active woman, and I found that exercise was decreasing my breast size (which is why I had the surgery done). I am now 35 weeks pregnant, and my breast still look great. If anything, they're more voluptuous, and natural looking. I did get very few stretch marks at the beginning of my pregnancy, but they have completed faded... After the baby is born, I am going to continue exercising as much as I normally did. If you gain that much weight, and your boobs increase that much in size, ANYONE (regardless of a breast augmentation, or not) needs to exercise, strengthen and tone your breast muscles again... If you don't exercise, (preferably doing weight lifting for your chest muscles), your boobs would basically look like rocks in socks. You can make your boobs stay great looking, you just can't let them go un-attended.

Danielle
about 3 years ago

41

This message is for Hannah, I had my breast done january of 04. i went from a 34a to a 34c( submuscular), my breast looked great after and up untill my pregnancy. I had my beautiful little girl 8 mths ago. i tried to breast feed ( bad idea) i only breast fed for 3 weeks untill i found out she had acid reflux. now my breast are not saggy but they are what you call relaxed... i am not happy because they are not as firm as before and if i bend over they ripple slightley at the top... with that being said my husband is very happy with my breast now because they feel real and my breast now look like perky real brest instead of perky fake breast. The only advice I have and I am not positive it will work but if I could go back I would try:
1: not breast feeding at all ( I know this sounds bad, but my whole life untill my augmentation I had tried everything know to man to get breast and now they are just not as great)
2: wear a super tight sports bra( maybe even a size to small) 24/7 unless you are in the shower, then get out lotion up and put it back on asap.
3: if you do not breast feed and your milk comes in anyway still wear the sports bra, get cabbage leaves ( the soft part of the leaf not the vein part) crunch them up and place in your bra over the nipple and areola, replace every 3 hours. This sounds crazy but really works, it will dry up the milk and take the sorness away. also get an ace bandage and over the sports bra wrap yourself up super tight below and halfway up the breast ( wrap the bandage so that it pushes the breast upward like a push up bra).
This is all I can offer and I hope that it will work for you so that they will stay the same as they are now.

BRE
about 3 years ago

42

im 18
and i know im not a mum
but i do want children one day

i had my breasts done last year
32a to a 32d

im scared because i took a loan out for 5 years to cover this

if i got pregnant

how bad would they go

can someone please help me my doctor cannot ensure any correct answers for me

hannah
about 3 years ago

43

I am posting a message in regards to this one from kristy 10 months ago...

hi, i am 18 weeks pregnant and in had breast augmentation and rhinoplasty in August last year.
I was so dissapointed with my results i am having my implants removed and nose revised next week.. There goes the theory of no general in pregnancy.
My obstetrician and anethestist are both happy for me to go ahead.

I too just found out that I am 5 weeks pregnant and have implants that make me a 34D. I have heard that your breasts will almost double in size and I'm worried about excessive stretch marks. Is it really possible to have them removed while pregnant? This seems that this would be harmful to the baby....

Shannon
about 3 years ago

44

I had breast implants done 4 years ago an have given birth to my third child 7 months ago.. i am having terrible problems since giving birth.. They are swelling to hard rocks and i have developed abcess in them and am in severe pain.. i cant afford to have them removed and am terrified of health problems i may develope now..

Tracey
over 3 years ago

45

I am in the same situation as a few other women on here. I have 3 kids and am wanting 1, maybe 2 more. However, through the last 3 pregnancies and breastfeeding, I have totally lost breast volume and shape. I am also extremely lopsided. I was wanting to just have implants to help fill and even me out, however, the Dr I have met with, thinks I really need a lift now, knowing I will have another pregnancy in a year or so. How bad would just implants look on breasts that are sagging? Or what would pregnancy and breastfeeding do to a lift? Would I be totally wasting $6000?

Tracy
over 3 years ago

46

Mommy of 3, can you let us know what happens after you give birth. I had a breast lift and implants and still planning to have another one. Just want to know what to expect.

jen
over 3 years ago

47

i have just had a baby 8 months ago and want to have my breast lifted and if need be filled. i am also planning on having another baby..What will happen to my breast?

alex
over 3 years ago

48

i had augmentation in May of 07. I am now 35 weeks pregnant and my implants look terrible. I went from a b to a D with the surgery and with the pregnancy my breast have gotten even larger. My breast are very hard and one became higher than the other. If they dont go back to the normal size and return back to its shape, i will be getting them done again shorty after i deliver. I recommend everyone to finish having kids first. Breast implants are expensive!!!

MOMMY of 3
over 3 years ago

49

Hi, i have just found out that i am 7 weeks pregnant and had surgery a week ago.....does anyone know if the surgery or going "under" is going to affect the health of my baby? thanks

Sophie
over 3 years ago

50

I had my breast augmentation on march 19th 2008. My husband and I have 3 great kids and thought we were done. Now we are talking about trying again. I would love to have another baby, but I do not want to have surgery again. Can anyone tell me how badly it would affect my breast? Thanks

Jennifer
over 3 years ago

51

I am having breast augmentation and a breast lift next month, I was wondering how long I should wait before I get pregnant again.I already have two kids but my breasts shrunk and sag now. Also did anyone get pregnant after a lift and implants if so, what happened to your breasts, any big changes?

jen
over 3 years ago

52

Hi Jamie,

I am in a same situation you are. I was only few days pregnant when I got my breast done. My baby was born at 35 weeks and she is doing fine. However my breast doesn't look good at all and the thing is minutes before my surgery I said to my doctor that I wanted to have the pregnancy test before, we had, but it was a urine test and it did no detected the pregnancy. Well, the doctor said that I should not worry because he would take care of me. However, I went to his office last week and he said he is not responsible and he would only give me a discount. I could not believe! Now I will look for an attorney to represent my case, since I spent all the money, went through a lot during pregnancy and after and now I have my breast sagged and with a bad scar.
This is my e-mail: locarminati@aol.com. Let me know if you have any new about the responsibilities on this cases.

Thanks

lia
over 3 years ago

53

I had breast augmentation 1 year ago and in the middle of the surgery they discovered I was pregnant. They said the test showed negative and the magically changed to positive. I wouldn't have had the surgery if I had known. Does anyone know if a doctor is required to test prior to performing the surgery? I am worried about the long term health affects on my baby.

I also am unhappy with the look of my breasts as they sag from the pregnancy. The doctor said he is willing to give me a breast lift for free and it makes me wonder why. Any thoughts??

Jamie
over 3 years ago

54

Melissa,

I have that very same question; although, most of the questions asked are "floating through my mind." I wonder, wonder, wonder ... If you or anyone has the answer to Melissa's question, please, please let us know!

India-Ariel
over 3 years ago

55

Hello, I had my breast implants put in about 4 years ago. I am currently trying to get pregnant. Can you tell me, did any of you who are or were pregnant experience any breast or nipple soreness before knowing you were pregnant? ----- Just looking for symptoms ----- Thanks

Melissa
over 3 years ago

56

I had implants inserted twice in the last 18 years and then became pregnant. After having my child and breast feeding the muscle of the breasts have become rippled and the implant outline is visible i now have to have them redone. I will be having either a laser lift but the scarring is too much or a titanium internal bra fitted in istanbul to help life the breast as they have the apperance of a bag of water being held. I would do your baby making first and then have the augmentation.

elisabeth
almost 4 years ago

57

Hi, I just found out yesterday that I am 3 weeks pregnant. I also have implants 390cc. I know my boobs will enlarge but I just don't know how big!! Is there a pill that is safe to take while pregnant to prevent engorgement?

Gina
almost 4 years ago

58

I spoke to my doctor about having children post-augmentation. The surgery company I was having my op with wouldn't give me a straight answer, only that "we couldn't say how your body would change with a second pregnancy, but you could always have a second augmentation/lift if needed".
My doctor said that they were just covering themselves incase they told me there'd be no change in the breast and there was. He told me that even if my breasts swelled temporarily during the post-op pregnancy, that they would always have the benefit of the implant and would never sag or lose volume as much as previously, I would always have the fullness of my new breasts, but yes, they may just 'relax' slightly. He told me to go ahead with the procedure and not worry about future pregnancies affecting me too much

Sharon

sharon
almost 4 years ago

59

Hello I am considering getting breast augmentation. I have had 4 children already. I have not ruled out 1 more. As I love all of children so much. The timing has never been better. Financially I am ready. As well as mentally. My question is if I decided to have another child in 2-3 years how would that affect my implants? I will more than likely not breastfeed. Thanks for any info you can give.

Melanie
almost 4 years ago

60

Hillary wrote "I had breast augmentation (date). I have just found out that I am pregnant, unplanned obviously. What does this mean for the baby (as the fertility date was right before my surgery date) and for my new breasts? Any help, info, or advice would be appreciated.
hillary, 10 days ago "

Ironically, I am in exactly the same situation as Hillary, but my date of conception was 6 weeks prior to my surgery date. (due to a very irregular cycle and polycistic ovaries I had no idea there was even a possibility of being pregnant)
Please can you provide me with an answer to the same question as I am worried about both the baby and my breasts.

Thankyou.
Becky

becky
almost 4 years ago

61

hi, i am 18 weeks pregnant and in had breast augmentation and rhinoplasty in August last year.
I was so dissapointed with my results i am having my implants removed and nose revised next week.. There goes the theory of no general in pregnancy.
My obstetrician and anethestist are both happy for me to go ahead.

kristy
about 4 years ago

62

I had breast augmentation 1/31/08. I have just found out that I am pregnant, unplanned obviously. What does this mean for the baby (as the fertility date was right before my surgery date) and for my new breasts? Any help, info, or advice would be appreciated.

hillary
about 4 years ago

63

I had augmentation in May 2002. I'm about 4 months pregnant now, and my chest started hurting about 3 days ago. It hurts to take a deep breathe and it hurts when i cough, but it only hurts through the front of my chest area and not my ribs in the back. Is there anyway of my implants rupturing?? Will the soreness in my chest walls go away?

Carrie
about 4 years ago

64

Of course you have to wait. You can't be "put under" while you are pregnant. Your not even suppose to drink caffine when you pregnant let alone be put to sleep for a cosmetic surgery. Have you ever heard of a woman getting breast implants when they're 6 months pregnant??? DUH! Do some research on pregnancy and on breast implants!!

to adriana
about 4 years ago

65

I had breast augmentation booked for may of 2008. I was trying to have this surgery since April of 2007. I found out in January of 2008 that i was pregnant. Can i still have the surgery? Or do i have to wait until after i have the baby... My due date is september 14, 2008. How long do I have to wait after delievery? I really want these implants and it's now 2.5 years i've been waiting! please let me know

adriana
about 4 years ago

66

I am considering breast augmentation, I have wanted to increase the size of my breast and look after breast feeding. But, I want one more child. I want to know what the result on my implants will be. Any recomendations will be greatly appriciated.

Sarah
about 4 years ago







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