Do breast implants cause stretch marks?

Do breast implants cause stretch marks because of the skin stretching? Is there any way to tell ahead of time if you are likely to have stretch marks from getting breast implants?

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31 answers to “Do breast implants cause stretch marks?”

A: Breast implants can cause stretch marks

By Lauren Greenberg, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Stretch marks are essentially a tear in the skin. You can get stretch marks from breast implants when you are young with thicker skin, and the skin needs to stretch quickly to accomodate a new implant. This is NOT common, but is a risk. If you got stretch marks on your thighs when growing, or have... more

A: Breast implants can rarely cause stretch marks

By Sam Jejurikar, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

The vast majority of patients do not get stretch marks after breast augmentation. That being said, in rare circumstances, I have seen stretch marks develop after breast augmentation. The risk factors are patients with pre-existing stretch marks elsewhere in their body and very large implants... more

A: Breast Implants and stretch marks

By John E. Gross, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

The occurrence of stretch marks after breast augmentation is rare. It may be more likely to occur in younger patients, patients with pre-existing stretch marks, and those seeking very large implants.

A: Breast implants do not commonly cause stretch marks

By Nirav Savalia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Anytime your skin is rapidly stretched, beyond its limits, stretch marks may result. However, they do not commonly result after breast augmentation. Most stretch marks that are seen after breast implants are usually stretch marks that were already there to begin with, but since the skin was not... more

A: Breast implants can cause stretch marks in some women

By Daniel C. Mills, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Stretch marks can be caused by implants. I published an article about this. We looked at the numbers of women who got stretch marks and what some of the causes were. Out of about 2000 patients, I have seen 27 women get stretch marks. Only a handful were severe, and most were mild to... more

A: Stretch marks after breast augmentation

By Lavinia Chong, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

I've actually seen fine, pink stretch marks develop after breast augmentation. The patient was a very light complected woman who had never had pregnancy or weight fluctuations. We agreed upon a saline, moderate profile 375cc implant and the surgery went uneventfully. She first noticed the pink... more

A: implants and stretch marks

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It would be extremely rare for implants to cause stretch marks - only if the implant size was extremely larger than your skin can tolerate. More commonly, however, breast augmentation improves the appearance of stretch marks as your breast appears fuller.

A: Breast Implants don't usually cause stretch marks

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

This answer seems obvious but it is in fact very rare to have breast augmentation cause breast stretch marks. In those individuals who do not have stretch marks, I am not aware of implants causing stretch marks in well over a thousand patients. However, In those individuals with pre-existing stretch marks, I... more

A: Breast Implants and Stretch Marks

By Ralph R. Garramone, MD - Ft. Myers Plastic Surgeon

It is very unusual to develop stretch marks after a breast augmentation. In fact, the only patients I have seen who developed this problem are less than 20 years of age. For that reason, I specifically warn patients in the 18-20 year old age group that this may be a problem. This age group... more

A: Generally speaking, breast implants do not cause stretch marks.

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Although most patients who undergo breast augmentation do not experience any stretch marks or striae, some can. A person usually develops stretch marks or tears in the dermis during periods of rapid growth in the presence of high circulating hormontes (steroids), for example, during puberty or pregnancy... more

Comments

Gary Ross
6 posts
4 Jan 2009

In breast augmentation the three main factors in determining stretch mark production are determined by you, the implant and time. You - You're more likely to develop stretch marks if you have poor quality/elastic skin or you have stretch marks elsewhere or you have previously had larger breasts (pregnancy/weight gain/rapid growth phase previously). Implant - The larger the implant, the more likely you will get stretch marks. Stretch marks may take time to develop and if you ever need to remove the implants the skin is usually thinner and of poorer quality than previously. Aging - Skin quality deteriorates over time. Is a final note of reassurance: If you dont have stretch marks on your breasts preoperatively it is extremely unusual for you to have stretch marks postoperatively!

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