Considering a breast revision to increase size, but also considering getting pregnant in one or two years?

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Hi! I currently have almost 15 year implants, with no complications. However, I want to switch from saline to silicone and increase from 300cc to about 500cc through the nipple. I am potentially on the fence to have a baby, but not sure. Should I get my revision now or wait until after baby? If I get it now, will I want to get a breast lift in the future. For reference , I have very little breast tissue.

Joshua T Halka, MD · Answer

Breasts change a lot throughout the pregnancy and breast feeding process, If you are thinking about having a baby I would highly recommend waiting to have any revision surgery until after you are done breast feeding and your breasts have stopped changing. I would also recommend you don't go through the nipple. This can increase the risk of capsular contracture, especially once you have already breast fed and your breasts potentially have milk cysts inside them.
Hope this helps!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If you have very little tissue, I would suggest not going up to 500 cc's. I would suggest stopping at 400 cc's. Otherwise, you may bottom out fairly quickly. Do remember that many, but not all, women gain in the breast size with pregnancy and breast feeding. Many do not get to keep the additional tissue once they stop breast feeding.

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