Best Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Sam Jejurikar

No.  Although the breasts usually undergo drastic changes with pregnancy, many women often undergo breast augmentation before childbirth.  Many of these women go on to breastfeed children with little or no trouble.

There are several incision options for breast augmentation.  They include inframammary incision (within the crease beneath the breast), transaxillary incision (in the armpit), and periareolar incision (around the nipple-areola complex).  All of them are hidden as best as possible within the natural contours and shadows of the body.  The choice of incision depends on many factors, including the shape of your body, what size and type of implants you will have, and your personal preferences. 

Breast lift can be performed at the same time as breast augmentation, or you can have a breast lift at one operation and add the implants at a second procedure.  Breast lifts are not recommended in patients actively using tobacco products. 

Most women have sore or tender chests for several days after breast augmentation.  Dr. Jejurikar will prescribe medications and a special support bra to help minimize pain and swelling and support your new breasts.  After that, most women return to work and resume light to moderate activities within approximately 5-7 days. 

A small percentage (less than 5%) of patients have permanent loss of nipple/areola sensation loss after breast augmentation surgery.  Many patients have temporary loss or hypersensitivity of the nipple and areola. 

Yes.  However, most mammography technicians know to perform special views of the breasts for women who have implants. 

Probably.  Implants only need to be replaced if they leak.  Some implants end up lasting 25 years, while others last less than 10.  National data suggests that one in four women end up needing revision breast surgery within 10 years of initial breast implant placement.