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Stretch Marks with breast implants

Hello. I am a 31yr old woman very small frame. I have 2 kids and small breast. I have stretch marks on my breast. How bad would they look with implants (the stretch marks)

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Stretch marks and breast augmentation.

February 16th, 2014
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While it is difficult to answer your question precisely without at leadt pictures, in general stretch marks look better when they are stretched.
Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS


New York Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 84 reviews

Stretch marks and breast implants

February 16th, 2014
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Stretch marks can follow weight gain/loss or pregnancy and are due to the elastin fibres in the skin seperating.

Breast implants will re-tension the loose skin and can have the effect of minimising the appearance of the crepey lines in the skin.  They will not correct stretch marks but can help minimise thier appearance.

Jeremy Hunt 

Web reference: http://www.drjeremyhunt.com.au

Jeremy Hunt, MBBS, FRACS

Stretch Marks with breast implants

February 16th, 2014
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It is hard to tell anything without photos but, no matter, you will have stretch marks after breast augmentation as well. The degree of visibility of the stretch marks cannot be adequately determined beforehand. I would suggest that you consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a consultation.
George Lefkovits, MD

George Lefkovits, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
3.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

Stretch marks and breast implants

February 20th, 2014
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In general, properly fitted breast implants do not stretch the skin and there is no hormone flux going on as in pregnancy. In my experience, existing stretch marks before properly fitted and positioned implants do not change the look of the implants just as tattoos in the skin are not changed. 
It's also a myth that breast augmentation with or without a lift will "tighten" the skin or change it's thickness or elasticity. 
Another child might cause more stretch marks but not a properly fitted and positioned implant. 
Scott L. Replogle, MD

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Boulder Plastic Surgeon
4.0 out of 5 stars 1 review

Breast implants can improve the appearance of breast stretch marks

February 18th, 2014
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Thank you for your question.  Be sure to not have breast implants that are too large for your breast stretch marks may be worsened.  Conservative breast implants in the 250 cc to 300 cc range can efface stretch marks and make them less noticeable.

Web reference: http://drseckel.com/surgical-procedures/result-oriented-breast-augmentation-breast-enlargement/

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS

Effect of Breast Augmentation on Stretch Marks

February 17th, 2014
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Breast augmentation and its effect on stretch marks can vary depending upon the depth of the stretch marks. Deeper stretch marks can appear improved. However, more shallow stretch marks may appear wider.  I would discuss your concerns with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Christopher J. Morea, MD

Christopher J. Morea, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 151 reviews

Stretch marks on the breast

February 17th, 2014
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Stretch marks can be addressed with the only FDA cleared laser from Palomar.  It is an Erbium laser used in the office setting.  You need to have multiple treatments.  We offer packages for you if you are interested.  As to your augmentation, the implants might smooth out the stretch marks but they could also cause new stretch marks to develop.  
Theodore Diktaban, MD, FACS

Theodore Diktaban, MD, FACS
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
4.3 out of 5 stars 22 reviews

Stretch marks and breast implants

February 17th, 2014
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Stretch marks will not go away with breast augmentation but as they get stretched, they can become harder to see.  A good exam should help guide you in this.  
Best,
Dr. Pyle
Jeremy Pyle, MD

Jeremy Pyle, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 64 reviews

Stretch Marks with breast implants

February 16th, 2014
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  Sometimes, the stretchmarks improve.  Sometimes they worsen.  This is a bit difficult to predict.

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Web reference: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/breast-augmentation-photo-galleries.php

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 440 reviews

Breasts streach marks

February 16th, 2014
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Dear lil,
   Streach marks after having children or weight gain and loss are very common. The best way to answer your question is to strech the skin tight by yourself and look at the mirror. By doing so, you will simulate the response of the skin to the placement of an implant. In my experience , the strech marks always look better. They do not disappear , but they become less noticeable. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like their results. Also, make sure that the pictures are numerous and consistent.
               Best of luck,
                                      Dr Widder

Web reference: http://widderplasticsurgery.com

Shlomo Widder, MD

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