Is it very common for women to end up with stretch marks as a result of BA? I bought Bio Oil and have been using it twice a day..figured it can't hurt to be pro-active. But my surgey is a few weeks away and I don't want to waste my time doing that if it really won't make a difference or it's just not necessary. Advice?
Answer: Preventing Stretch Marks after Breast Augmentation?
You are correct in that stretch marks do occasionally occur after breast augmentation surgery. However, there is no evidence that “pretreatment” of the skin prior to breast augmentation surgery will be helpful. On the other hand, your time investment doing so will likely be minimal and may give you some peace of mind ( that you have been proactive).
Best wishes for a successful outcome.
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Answer: Preventing Stretch Marks after Breast Augmentation?
You are correct in that stretch marks do occasionally occur after breast augmentation surgery. However, there is no evidence that “pretreatment” of the skin prior to breast augmentation surgery will be helpful. On the other hand, your time investment doing so will likely be minimal and may give you some peace of mind ( that you have been proactive).
Best wishes for a successful outcome.
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Answer: Breast creams for stretch marks Thank you for your question. It may difficult to prevent stretch marks if you are prone to developing them with home therapy and creams. I would check with your plastic surgeon if they have a skin care regimen in their office that is pro-collagen (e.g. TNS essential serum), and consider this if you would like to be pro-active prior to surgery. Best of luck.
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Answer: Breast creams for stretch marks Thank you for your question. It may difficult to prevent stretch marks if you are prone to developing them with home therapy and creams. I would check with your plastic surgeon if they have a skin care regimen in their office that is pro-collagen (e.g. TNS essential serum), and consider this if you would like to be pro-active prior to surgery. Best of luck.
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November 11, 2014
Answer: You can if you want There is nothing really you can do to prep your skin for breast augmentation, because it depends on your genetics and skin quality more than anything whether you develop stretchmarks or not. If you have a history of stretchmarks then your risk of developing them after surgery is higher. But, you can always keep your skin well moisturized so that it's more resilient.
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November 11, 2014
Answer: You can if you want There is nothing really you can do to prep your skin for breast augmentation, because it depends on your genetics and skin quality more than anything whether you develop stretchmarks or not. If you have a history of stretchmarks then your risk of developing them after surgery is higher. But, you can always keep your skin well moisturized so that it's more resilient.
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October 26, 2014
Answer: Stretchmarks 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.
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October 26, 2014
Answer: Stretchmarks 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.
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August 8, 2014
Answer: Stretch Mark Treatment Prior to Breast Augmentation
There is no known stretch mark pretreatment therapy of any value prior to having breast augmentation. Kenneth Hughes, MD Hughesplasticsurgery Los Angeles, CA
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August 8, 2014
Answer: Stretch Mark Treatment Prior to Breast Augmentation
There is no known stretch mark pretreatment therapy of any value prior to having breast augmentation. Kenneth Hughes, MD Hughesplasticsurgery Los Angeles, CA
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November 15, 2012
Answer: Stretch marks
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!
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November 15, 2012
Answer: Stretch marks
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!
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