Do Breast Implants Cause Stretch Marks?

Usually, breast implants don’t create new stretch marks. If you already have stretch marks, implants might make them less noticeable, temporarily redden them and make them more visible, or not change them at all.

Stretchmarks may develop with larger implants, but if you don't have a tendency to develop them, then you may be okay. It's really genetic disposition and weight fluctuations that are big factors.

         When rapid expansion
of breast tissue occurs, the breast skin can be stretched resulting in the
development of stretch marks. This can occur with rapid weight gain, puberty
and pregnancy. In addition, placement of breast implants can cause this
phenomenon as well.

 

         Stretch marks
following breast augmentation are associated with several variables. Stretch
marks are more likely to occur when implants are placed on top of the muscle
where they impact the overlying skin directly. They are also more likely when
larger implants are utilized.

 

         The patient’s skin
characteristics are also important. Some patients have greater biologic
tendencies to form stretch marks. Stretch marks occur more frequently when
patients have tight skin envelopes as well.

 

         Unfortunately, once
stretch marks occur, not much can be done to minimize them, avoidance is the
best strategy. The use of moderate sized implants in a sub muscular position
usually minimizes the potential for this problem.