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I have a few stretch marks underneath my breasts from having a child. I am thinking...

Q:

I have a few stretch marks underneath my breasts from having a child. I am thinking of getting implants but want to know if they would make the stretch marks more noticeable? I also have a “beauty mark” under my left breast. Would the surgeon be able to remove it during the breast augmentation surgery?

A:

Stretch marks can look worse after augmentation, especially the initial two to six months, and also if the implants are large (eg. >350 cc). Occasionally the acute stretching of the skin during augmentation (again with larger implants) can cause new stretch marks.

The "beauty mark" can often times be removed at the same time but it will depend on its exact size and location. Each surgeon will provide you with the pros and cons of doing it simultaneously depending on those two factors.

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