What Causes Stretch Marks from Breast Augumentation and How Can It Be Avoided?

Although I am very happy with the size and shape of my implants, having gone from a small B to a normal C., I am too embarrased to to ever let them been seen. Is there anything that can be done to lessen the appearance of these blue veins?

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Breast Augmentation Stretch Marks Can Often be Avoided

Thank you for your question. Fortunately stretch marks are unusual following Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants- less than 2% of cases. To avoid them you need to be aware of the factors that cause stretch marks after Breast Implants; An inherited tendency to form stretch marks Too large Breast Implant Breast Implant placed under Breast Gland Having Breast Implants before you have had children Vigorous Exercise or Weight lifting too soon after... more

Occasionally patients have very porcelain type skin and...

Occasionally patients have very porcelain type skin and have very visible blue veins in the breasts. These are normal and I am not aware of anything that can be done for them unfortunately. Perhaps knowing that these are not uncommon and are normal, you can feel more comfortable with personal situations. While it is not good for your skin, these might be hidden a bit by self-tanning so you feel less self-conscious.

Stretch marks and visible veins after breast augmentation

Stretch marks do not present as blue veins, rather they are flat, irregular lines on the skin that may be pink or pigmented at first and usually fade with time. They are unlikely to occur after breast augmentation but may be more noticeable with the breast skin stretched by the implants. Veins are under the skin and may become more prominent after breast augmentation, although they may also become less visible with time.

Stretch marks after breast augmentation

You can get stretch marks after breast augmentation. 1. Hereditary predisposition- In English, this means some people are prone to getting stretch marks. If you got bad stretch marks in any area- arms, thighs, belly- from weight changes or rapid growth (sometimes during a growth spurt you can get stretch marks on your outer thigh or during pregnancy on your belly), then you likely are prone. There was a study which shows there is an issue with the fibroblasts in these... more

Some women get stretch marks after breast augmentation.

Some women get stretch marks after breast augmentation, but this is not very common. Usually it happens to women that are prone to stretch marks or if the woman chose an implant that is uncommonly large. Stretch marks are tears of the deep dermis which heal with scar tissue. This is permanent, but the appearance will change over time. If you developed stretch marks of the hips or thighs during puberty from growing then you are at definite risk of stretch marks from breast... more

Stretch marks after Breast Augmentation

Stretch marks after breast augmentation is actually quite rare. If a woman has a very large implant placed, it is more common, but from what you describe, that does not seem to be the case. When the skin envelope is filled out, it is possible to make veins in the tissue more noticeable. This may be what you are seeing. As far as I am aware, there is unfortunately not much that you can do for them.

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Blue Veins Are Not Stretch Marks

True stretch marks are rare after breast augmentation surgery. The patients most at risk for developing stretch marks are; · Young women with small breasts who have never been pregnant. · Genetic predisposition. · Overly large implants. Once stretch marks occur, they are... more

Blue veins after Breast Augmentation

The blue veins are caused intially because of the additional pressure that implants place on the skin from underneath. There is very little you can or should do but please note that it will dissipate over time as the skin accomodates your new size. This is different from the stretch marks which is due to skin that is over stretched its elastic capability.

Stretch Marks after Breast Augmentation - What are my chances?

In my practice, Stretch Marks are rarely a result of breast augmentation. In the thousands I have done it is hare to remember but one or two that may have developed them. In some cases looking closely as the preoperative photos they were already there but just became transiently pink and more noticeable because of the normal increase of blood flow to the area after any surgery. The things I can think of that may make you more prone to this is if you are on steroids,... more

Breasts with blue veins and stretch marks

Quite honestly, I am surprised that stretch marks do not occur more freqently than they do. However, there is little you can do once they appear. Similarly blue veins may be more prominent following augmentation, and there are very few options for this. see video