I Want Implants, but Have a Large Chest Piece Tattoo Will Implants Distort, Stretch or Ruin my Tattoo?

I have found that a very well done and proportionate Breast Augmentation will make almost any chest tattoo look better!!! While there's always a chance, it shouldn't be so distorting so as to ruin the tattoo...

Thank you for your question.  Having a picture to see would be very helpful.  The fact that the tattoo is mainly above the breast is good, but keep in mind that breast implants do enlarge the breast and also the breast skin.

It probably would make sense to you that small implants will stretch the skin a little and larger implants will stretch the skin more.

See at least two plastic surgeons in your area to see what they think.  I have done many breast augmentations in women with tattoos on and/or around the chest area and it hasn't been an issue.  I hope this helps.

Yes, the implants will stretch the skin, which will stretch your tattoo.  If you post pictures, we may be able to give you more advice.

 

Good luck.

I agree with the other comments posted.  Plus, the larger the augmentation, the more stretch and distortion you are likely to see.  A more modest augmentation will cause less stretch and distortion and will be better for the longevity of your result anyway.  Perhaps that might be the best compromise for you.

It's impossible to tell without a photo. On the other hand it should be obvious that the breast skin is going to stretch. Any tattoo on the breast skin is going to stretch, Therefore there's going to be some change to the tattoo. My guess is that it might not look as vivid because the tattoo color is not as condensed.

Breast implants are more likely to expand and stretch the skin of the lower part of the breast.  So women with tattoos that cover the whole breast are more likely to see distortions in the lower half below the nipple.  Tattoos that are located above the nipple, which are more common, usually experience less distortion with breast augmentation.

We are certainly seeing more and more young adults with tattoos and this situation does come up from time to time.  I have never noticed much a distortion problem related to breast augmentation and tattoos.  An evaluation by a plastic surgeon would give you a better idea of what to expect.  

Implants will stretch the skin and may distort your tattoo a bit. It is hard to predict,b ut I doubt it will stretch it too much.

There will be some effect of the implants on the tattoo, but it may not necessarily distort it. It can make the appearance more prominent. However, there is no way in which you can predict how this will progress. I do have two patients who have had a similar issue and without any distortion except for the fact that the lower aspect of the tattoo is now on the upper aspect of the implant.

See my website (link below - case 14) for an example and you can email my office at info@marinaesthetics.com for another example not posted.

Best of luck,

Vincent Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for the question.

Based on your description,  the tattoo will undoubtedly be stretched as the skin is stretched after breast augmentation surgery.  Obviously, the larger the breast implant the more potential for distortion. Whether this stretching will “distort"  the tattoo significantly is hard to know without physical examination.

You may benefit from direct examination and in person consultation.

Best wishes.