With the proliferation of young women choosing to get bust-enhancing implants these days, pregnancy and breast feeding is an ever popular topic between patients and their plastic surgeons. In addition, many mothers are interested in learning if these implants can help the sagging that has occurred after childbirth and breast feeding. Because your breasts play such an integral part in your pregnancy, it is important to understand the issues when it comes to surgery and your future or past pregnancies.



Implants and Future Pregnancy Issues

If you are interested in getting implants before having children, it really is an okay thing to do. However, most plastic surgeons advise that you wait at least six months after their insertion before becoming pregnant. Pregnancy changes your entire body, due to hormonal fluctuations, and it is always best to wait for your body to completely heal from the plastic surgery before subjecting them to even more changes. Also, this healing time gives you the best chance for a full recovery of sensitivity and function after surgery.

It is always important to note that not all women are able to feed naturally. Many who have had augmentation operations may be more likely to decide that surgery is the cause. However, that fact has not been scientifically proven. It is a proven fact that some women simply are not able to feed naturally. Augmentation procedures should not be automatically blamed for that. It is also important to note that milk which comes from breasts with implants is not harmful to your baby; there is no evidence to indicate that this is an issue.

Implants and Past Pregnancy Issues

If you have already had children and are considering enlargement of any kind, it is advised that you wait at least six months after giving birth to your child, or until six months after you have stopped the natural feeding of your baby; whichever occurs the latest.

It is important to note that all women who have had children and breast fed them will have permanent changes to the appearance of their breasts. While many women who consider themselves small have enjoyed larger, fuller busts during this time in their lives, once the milk supply is gone, many discover that they now experience sagging and have a deflated appearance. This is completely normal and is not corrected simply through the use of enhancement surgery alone.

For women who have are typically very small, the simple addition of the implant can create a bit of a rising effect and you appear to have less sag. However, with any bulk to the breast before the procedure, the augmented busts will still appear to be sagging. This is completely normal and natural. However, if the breast has too much sag, another procedure known as a lift may be needed.

As you can see, breast implants are safe for pre and post pregnancy. However, to discuss your options, it is always best to consult a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.