Pregnant 3 months after an explant with lift, what are the risks?

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Hello. I had a breast lift with explant of 21 years old silicone implants last August and I am delighted with the results. I just found out that I am pregnant, quite unexpectedly. What are the risks in terms of changes to my new breasts, still in the phase of recovery, especially the scars? Will I need a new lift in one year? Will they completely deflate? Last but most important: will surgery be able to fix whatever happens? I am terrified.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello Ella, thanks for your question and congratulations on your pregnancy! There is no added risk/complications to your recovery after getting a breast lift and implant removal.  However, your breasts will most likely change with your pregnancy in response to the hormones/breast feeding and you may need a revision in the future.  Best of luck with your pregnancy!

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello ellaplum This surgery is not known to interfere with pregnancy.  If you are planning a pregnancy, your breast skin may stretch and undermine the results of surgery.  You may have more difficulty breastfeeding after this operation. #recovery #post-op

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your pregnancy!  Your breasts will undergo common changes that occur with pregnancy.  Depending on the elasticity of your skin, if you breastfeed and for how long you may notice changes with the breasts.  If after you are finished breastfeeding you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts you can elect to have a revision of your lift.

Jeanette Padgett, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations!  Your breasts will change with your pregnancy but it is difficult to tell at this time how much your breasts will change or if you would need any further surgery.   Some women have a great deal of change in their breast tissue after one pregnancy and others may have very little after 3 pregnancies.  Wait until after your delivery and breast feeding to evaluate the need for further surgery.  Best wishes.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your pregnancy!  Your breasts will respond to the extra hormones. Some women have a fair amount of change, and some not. Wait until after delivery and breast feeding all the children you desire, then see what you may need. Enjoy this new journey in your life.

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