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Breast Augmentation
Should I Get Breast Implants if I Plan on Getting Pregnant Later?
Typically, if a patient is considering pregnancy within a year or so I would recommend waiting on the implants. Be aware that you will have to wait until you've stopped breast feeding before you can safely have implants placed after your pregnancy. In addition, your comment about "extra skin" may also indicate that you may need a lift. Doctors carefully examine the dimension and shape of your breasts and have a complete discussion about the risks and benefits - including pregnancy timing. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon to help provide you more information.
Clinical Context
Pregnancy naturally changes breast tissue — it grows to prepare for milk production, then the skin and glands settle back afterward, often leaving less fullness or firmness than before. Because of this, breastfeeding and post-pregnancy changes can affect the look and feel of implants placed too soon before a pregnancy. Many surgeons prefer to wait until breastfeeding is finished and breast size has stabilized before placing implants, so the final results are more predictable and long-lasting.
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