My skin is not supporting the weight of the implant and I went from a C to a DDD. What are my options while pregnant?

Dear Friendly726565,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.


Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You will not be a candidate for surgery since you are pregnant. However, you have have the implants aspirated, which will take out the weight of the implants with minimal or no anesthesia. This is simply rupturing the implants and the body will absorb the saline water.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

You can elect to have the saline implants drained. The shell will remain but the weight of the implants will be gone. You can address the removing the implant shells at a later time. Visit with your surgeon to learn more.

Your situation is complex.
Most plastic surgeons will generally recommend not doing elective cosmetic surgery while someone is pregnant.
That said implants placed above the pectoralis muscle can potentially be removed in an office setting using local anesthesia.
If the implants are saline and not silicone, removing them becomes even easier.
There are a lot of things to go over and think through.
Perhaps you need revision surgery to restore the position of your implants.
Anytime, excessively large implants are used the chance of complications, undesirable outcomes, and need for revision surgery will always increase.
The bigger the implant the more likely the patient is going to need some type of revision procedure.
I suggest you talk to both your obstetrician and plastic surgeon about coming up with a treatment plan.
Each provider will have their own way of doing things and some providers do all implant removals in a formal operating room.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD