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What Causes Stretch Marks After Breast Implants?

asked 3 years ago by heatheraaj in west monroe, la
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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I had implants in 2005 and they seemed great for a few months. Shortly after, that I developed horrible stretch marks. I went from a A/B cup to a C/small D cup, and my weight is the same. What could cause this?

4 answers to What Causes Stretch Marks After Breast Implants?

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Stretch Marks and Implants

Thanks for your question - Stretch marks are caused when the elasticity of the deeper layers of your skin (the dermis) is not enough to compensate for pressure either from gravity or the volume of the structures underlying your skin. Stretch marks are actually scars in the dermis where those deeper layers have torn. Unfortunately there are not many great options for improving them. I hope this answer helps.
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Stretch marks after breast implants

No one knows exactly why stretch marks develop.  Certainly stretching the skin is one cause, but genetics are probably the key component.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Skin type, breast implant size, and genetics determine these things

Hello, Stretch marks after implant surgery are not common, but it can happen. A combination of heredity and implant size probably are factors responsible. How a particular woman's skin will respond when put under stretch is quite variable. See your surgeon. He or she may have advice as to how to minimize this.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Stretch marks are hereditary.

You do not say whether or not you have been pregnant.  If you have a genetic predisposition for stretch marks, any stretching of the skin can cause stretch marks.
William H. Huffaker, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

www.stlcosmeticsurgery.com

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