Will these tattoos get deformed with BA? (Photo)

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Hello! I’m planning on getting two tattoos, one on the ribcage/underboob area and another one in my sternum area. I was wondering if they would be affected or deformed with a breast augmentation surgery. Thanks in advance!

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!
Because of the placement of your tattoos, it looks like they will be fine post surgery. Speak with your surgeon in regards to your question. Best wishes!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Most likely the tattoos would not be impacted by an augmentation.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on your photographs, it doesn’t appear that your tattoos should be affected by breast augmentation.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

It appears from your photos that the two locations that you desire should not be affected by breast augmentation. However it may be better to have your augmentation before your tattoo session to ensure the best placement. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to confirm my advice. Good luck

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good afternoon,
Your breast augmentation should in no way change or distort your tattoos- I think they are far enough away to be totally safe!

James Lee, MD · Answer

Hello,

Thank you for your question. A board-certified plastic surgeon will make every effort not to violate the  natural boundaries of your breast when performing a breast augmentation surgery. Based on the pictures that you provided, the tattoos you plan on getting appear to be outside the natural boundaries of your breast, and should therefore not be affected or deformed by breast augmentation surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Peaceful512780,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like breast augmentation won't affect your tattoos. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to 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

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Based on the photographs provided breast augmentation should not affect the look of the tattoos you are planning.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Adam Gilmour, MBChB, MD, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Hi thanks for your great question. I always warn patients who have moles or tattoos close to their breast that their location can change after breast augmentation. It all depends on the proximity of the tattoo/mole, size of implants, existing breast tissue and tissue laxity. If larger implants with minimal tissue laxity are used or your natural fold needs to be lowered to accommodate the implant then residual skin needs to be recruited and this can affect the position of your tattoo. You would need fully assessed by a certified plastic surgeon in person to have a definitive answer. My advice would be to get your tattoos after any breast enlargement surgery, so they are in the perfect position for you. However from the pictures in your question these tattoos look as though they aren’t close to the breast boundary so are unlikely to be affected by breast enlargement to any great degree. Hope that helps and wish you all the best with your tattoos and breast enlargement surgery.

Will these tattoos get deformed with BA? (Photo)

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