Will getting breast implants cause back issues?

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A: Unlikely for breast implants to cause back issues, but possible

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, I have placed breast implants for a few patients with scoliosis over the years and at moderate size they have not caused problems. It is theoretically possible though. You might want to see your back doctor beforehand for an official "OK."

A: Different sized implants to correct asymmetry from scoliosis

By Susan E. Downey, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

The asymmetry in your back is causing the asymmetry you see in your breasts. Due to these differences, you most likely will require different sized implants to even the breasts out. Small to moderate sized implants should not cause you any additional back problems. Extremely large implants, like extremely... more

A: You should be fine with a moderate-sized implant

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

As long as you choose a small or a moderate size implant, you should be fine. The small difference in weight should not affect your spine. The key is to choose the right size implant.

A: Scoliosis & Breast Implant: Challenges

By Sutton Graham II, MD - Greenville Plastic Surgeon

Ac21: Many scoliosis patients have breast implants. I have not heard a concern from them, or indirectly from their back specialists, about problems caused by the implants. The common problems however are trying to achieve symmetry. Patients have varying degrees of rib and thoracic wall changes caused by... more

A: Many patients have scoliosis

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Many breast augmentation patients have varying degrees of scoliosis and none seem to have a problem symptomatically from breast augmentation. Symmetry is challenging because the bony platform for the implants is often very askew so a scoliosis patient can't expect perfection - but improvement is possible. ... more

A: You and your surgeon should agree on an implant size that fits your body.

By James C. Grotting, MD - Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

As long as the implants that you and your surgeon choose are not excessively large, the added weight of breast implants should not worsen your scoliosis or increase back strain. It is important that you decide upon implants that fit your body well and whose additional weight can be... more

A: Breast implants and back problems

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

An average implant of say 300 cc's is about is about .66 pounds. Therefore, two implants would weight just over a pound. I doubt that would significantly contribute to back pain.