Breast Augmentation: It’s Easier the Second Time Around

Times change. And so may your breast size – especially if you’ve been pregnant or had a significant change in your weight.

During pregnancy, breasts enlarge from hormonal changes and milk production. Afterward, they could return to their original size or get smaller or bigger. Because breasts are made up mostly of fatty tissue, they will get bigger or smaller as you gain or lose weight. In fact, they are often the first indicators.

Changing Your Breast Implant Size: What to Expect – Dr. Ted Eisenberg

Times change. And so may your breast size if you’ve have had a child or a significant change in your weight.

About 10 percent of my patients come in for a consultation to get information about making a change: bigger breast implants, smaller breast implants, or a breast lift.  The average time elapsed since their first surgery is about 10 years, although it varies greatly.

They tell me, “I’ve gained a lot of weight, and I’m much bigger than I want to be. I’d like to go a little smaller.”

Or, “After my two children, my breasts got smaller. I just want to get my pre-pregnancy size back – and maybe a little extra.”

Others say, “I went for the gusto 15 years ago. I’ve enjoyed them and they served their purpose, but now that I’m 50something, I just want them a little smaller.”

Like the first time, we look at before and after photographs of women who started out similar to them in height, weight, frame size and breast volume. They tell me, “too big,” too small” or “just right” so I know what size implants to order.

Breast augmentation surgery is easier the second time around. Here’s what’s involved in upsizing or downsizing.