Should I Prep my Skin with a Stretch Mark Cream Before Breast Augmentation?

Whether or not a patient develops stretch marks following breast augmentation depends on a number of individual factors. The most important of these elements are the patient’s predisposition toward developing stretch marks, the size of the implant used in the procedure (larger implants cause greater skin stretch) and the techniques used during the augmentation procedure itself.Most patients report that within three to four months reddish/purplish stretch marks begin to turn silvery and continue to fade with time until they’re barely noticeable. Unfortunately, creams haven't really been proven effective in eradicating stretch marks, but you can try if you'd like.

    There is no known stretch mark pretreatment therapy of any value prior to having breast augmentation.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Hughesplasticsurgery Los Angeles, CA

Stretch marks are uncommon in our experience - particularly if the implants are placed behind the muscle and are not super-large compared to the space available.  Fewer than 5% of patients get new stretch marks.  It makes sense to ensure that the skin is moisturized prior to surgery - but I haven't seen any scientific studies that show that pre-treatment reduces stretch marks.  Best of luck!