Do implants move or change shape after pregnancy?

The breast tissue and skin itself changes after pregnancy because of the homonal fluctuations. After breast feeding the tissues involute and the skin is stretched and thinner. I would advise waiting until about 6 months (or later depending upon your childcare situation) after the completion of breast feeding... more

A woman's breast will change following pregnancy and nursing and time alone.  Following pregnancy and nursing, breast will enlarge and engorge, and then will atrophy or involute. This will leave the breast 'droopier' and thinner, and can cause the nipple to descend.  If you are thin to start with and... more

Preganacy causes many changes in the breast tissue and that is more likey the cause of the differences you see rather than any implant change.  If you are unhappy with your current status and if you are done having children, you might consider having surgery to improve the result.

It is very common to have major changes after pregnancies in the breast area. Typically the breasts get engorged and then involute later. This causes stretching in the skin and change of nipple position. The changes you describe are not uncommon but many different changes and severity of changes can occur. ... more

To Jai, Hi! Pregnancy does not cause implants to change, but the passing of 8 years can cause change. In any case, you do not have a medical problem. If you find your breasts attractive enough, leave things alone.

Anything can happen during pregnancy. Implants can get hard. Breast tissue can shrink or enlarge. The important question is: do your breasts look like what you would like them to and, if not, are you motivated enough to do something about them? If you are satisfied, then you can leave them alone... more

Hello, Pregnancy causes a great number of changes in a woman's body.  As the pregnancy progresses, the breasts and milk ducts enlarge in preparation for breast feeding.  Once the baby is born, the process of breast feeding causes a daliy filling and emptying of the breasts.  Once breast feeding... more

The breast and implant may have indeed shifted downward as a result of the pregnancy and engorgement of the breasts.  After pregnancy, the breast tends to loose glandular tissue, and so there is less padding over the implant- ergo, you may now have ripples, and feel the implant. You should not have pain,... more

It is possible that two things are happening. Following a pregnancy some breasts lose volume making the implant more palpable. It is also possible that you have developed a degree of capsular contracture this may be causing some of the displacement of the implant and your pain. Both of these conditions are... more

Jai, Implants to not change with pregnancy. However, your skin may change with pregnancy. In response to the hormonal changes in your body during pregnancy, your skin responds just like all of the other parts of your body. To this effect, the skin may be looser, thinner, etc. You may need to have an... more