Did you recently stop breastfeeding your baby? If your body doesn't feel the same or if you're unhappy with its current shape, continue reading to learn more about breast implant surgery.
How Do Breasts Change After Breastfeeding?
It's possible your breasts won't change after months or even years of nursing your child. Some women don't notice a marked change, while others may only notice subtle differences. But many women experience issues that can affect how they feel physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause your breasts to grow larger. The added fatty tissue can make the skin on and the ligaments under your breasts stretch. This can reduce elasticity over time and cause post-nursing changes in the shape of your breasts. Even though you may attribute these changes to nursing, it's possible the pregnancy itself or genetics are at fault. You may also notice changes in the elasticity of the skin or the volume and fullness of the breasts if you quickly lose weight after childbirth.
Will Breast Surgery Help These Changes?
Yes, surgery can help to change the look, feel, and shape of your post-breastfeeding breasts. But this doesn't mean implants are for every new mother. Before you decide to schedule a surgery, make sure you understand the pros and cons of augmentation. A breast implant surgeon can explain the procedure and assess your needs. The consultation appointment should provide you with the information necessary to start on this journey and explore your options.
Are Implants and A Breast Lift the Same Surgery?
No, breast implants and a breast lift are not the same. Both surgical options can change the look of your breasts. An augmentation (implants) can provide you with larger, fuller, more shapely breasts. A lift does exactly what the name implies—and lifts your breasts. If your breasts have sagged, dropped, or drooped, a lift can restore and reshape them. But if you have also lost significant volume or have always wanted bigger breasts, an augmentation can add cup sizes to your form.
Do You Have To Choose One Procedure Over the Other?
You can combine a breast augmentation and a breast lift procedure during the same surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), a combined procedure can reduce the amount of volume you may need in an implant. The added lift surgery can help to correct the shape, increasing the fullness. This could potentially decrease the need to go up multiple cup sizes.
If you're not sure which procedure is the best option, if you should combine procedures, or if implants are the best options for your post-breastfeeding breasts, contact a board-certified licensed cosmetic surgeon.
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