Bougainvillea Clinique Blog

A pregnant woman goes through numerous changes during nine months of pregnancy. Even after the baby is born, her body continues to change. For most new mothers, weight loss is a prime concern, prompting new mothers to seek breast augmentation as a solution to regaining their pre-pregnancy attractiveness.

Most women who choose to receive breast implants before pregnancy see little change in breast shape or size after pregnancy. Some problems that may occur include:

• Mild tissue volume loss
• Some sagging, particularly if stretch marks are present before augmentation

A breast lift might be a good option to counteract post-pregnancy sagging.

For new moms who are planning to breastfeed, it may be wise to wait until after breastfeeding has ceased before undergoing breast augmentation. Mainly, although the breast's milk-producing glands are not harmed in any way or disturbed by a breast augmentation, some women experience breast sagging when milk production stops. So while augmentation doesn't prevent breast feeding, it's best to wait a bit after baby is born before undergoing the procedure.

In summary, keep these 5 tips in mind when considering breast augmentation before or after pregnancy:

1. Breast implants generally do not interfere with pregnancy
2. Pregnancy generally will not interfere with your breast implants
3. Most women are able to breastfeed their child after breast augmentation
4. Breasts enhanced with implants may avoid the typical loss of volume and shape that can occur with pregnancy and breastfeeding
5. Always choose a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon with the training and experience necessary to ensure the best results for you.

Dr. Jeffrey Hartog of Orlando, Florida's Bougainvillea Clinique welcomes your questions and concerns about breast augmentation and pregnancy. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a personal consultation.