Is it safe to have breast augmentation surgery whilst 4 weeks pregnant?

Question

I have my breast augmentation surgery in 4 weeks time and I’m unsure if I’m pregnant or not? If I am is it safe to still have the procedure?

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

It is standard of care to undergo a pregnancy test before surgery and only go forward if it is negative.

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Do not proceed until your pregnancy status is clear. If you are pregnant, breast augmentation should be postponed because it is an elective procedure and would usually involve anesthesia, medications, and recovery considerations that are not appropriate to take on during pregnancy.

Tell your plastic surgeon now and arrange a pregnancy test before surgery, rather than waiting until the day of the operation. If the test is positive, the safest plan is to cancel or postpone the surgery and discuss timing later with your surgeon and obstetrician. If the test is negative, your surgeon can advise whether any repeat testing is needed closer to the surgery date.

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

You can’t do a surgery if you are pregnant!!! Do a test, and be sure you are not, you can’t do surgery!!!

I. Nick Vial, MD · Answer

I would not have breast augmentation surgery if you are pregnant. There are risks associated with anesthesia. Moreover, your breasts will change and make your result unpredictable. Best to wait until after baby.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!
It would not be safe to have surgery when you are pregnant. I suggest taking a pregnancy test and contacting your surgeon. Best wishes!

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

It's generally not recommended to have breast augmentation surgery while pregnant. Pregnancy is a time of significant hormonal changes, and the breasts undergo significant changes during pregnancy, which can affect the results of the surgery. In addition, the use of anesthesia during surgery can be risky for the fetus, especially during the early stages of pregnancy.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Gg4867,
most plastic surgeons won't recommend you get BA if you are pregnant. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you 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

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

The answer is "No" for several reasons. First off, it is unwise to undergo anesthesia in the first trimester because any and all interventions including medications can affect the fetus. Secondly, your breasts will be affected by the hormonal influences of the pregnancy itself and therefore it would be unwise to perform surgery on a "moving target", namely, your changing breasts. If you plan on breast feeding your baby, many changes can be expected and you would not want to consider breast surgery for at least 3-6 months after stopping breast feeding and returning to your ideal body weight. When the time is right, please seek the opinion of an experienced board certified plastic surgeon whose results appeal to you based on his or her Before and After gallery, and reviews of his or her practice. Best of luck to you.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No, surgery will need to be cancelled if you are pregnant. It is too risky for the baby, especially in the first trimester. Take a pregnancy test to find out if you are/are not. Plus, your breasts may undergo a fair amount of change during the pregnancy and breast feeding. If pregnant, you will need to wait until 6 months after you have finished breast feeding before considering an augmentation.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

No, you will need to wait until you are no longer pregnant or breastfeeding to consider augmentation surgery.  Typically surgeons will perform a pregnancy test the day of your surgery and will cancel if the test is positive.

Is it safe to have breast augmentation surgery whilst 4 weeks pregnant?

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