Should I have my implants removed before or after having another child?

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(I have had two children with my implants already), I do not have any issues with my current implants only that I would like to remove them. I have had them in for 6 years and have breastfed both children. I wonder if the breast shape would be improved by removing the implant then falling pregnant.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello anon18402  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. #children #shape

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Removing the implants and then becoming pregnant will not improve the shape of the breasts.  Typically the breasts undergo changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding that could result in sagging.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. I do not think there is an absolute "right or wrong" answer here. Much will depend on how strong your desire is to have a breast implants removed soon.

The advantage of having breast implants removed after completion of pregnancies is that your plastic surgeon will be able to advise you whether or not additional surgery (such as breast lifting) may be necessary (once your breasts have reached a "steady-state" after completion of pregnancies).   In other words, having breast surgery (including breast implant removal) done after completion of pregnancies may help minimize the total number of breast operations you undergo

Best wishes.

Jeanette Padgett, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  You can remove your implants now or after your next pregnancy.  However don't expect the changes in your breast during pregnancy to improve your breast shape after removal of implants.  The question of  when to remove your implants is best answered by how strongly you wish to remove them.  Talk with your plastic surgeon regarding your options for surgery.  Best wishes.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Every pregnancy may change your breast shape and size. if you are planning to have another child fairly soon, I would suggest waiting until after your last pregnancy and breast feeding before having the implants removed. Otherwise, you might need a lift to correct the shape after that last pregnancy and have an additional surgery besides the removal.

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