Should I Wait Until I’m Done Having Children to Have a Breast Lift?

Getting a breast lift can reinvigorate your appreciation for your figure after years of change. Breast lift surgery promises a perkier bosom by elevating and reshaping the breast tissue. 

Beyond aging, your body can change over time because of pregnancy and other factors. You might notice your breasts becoming flatter, saggier, or less youthful than they once were. 

If a breast lift is on your cosmetic to-do list, you want to time the surgery right to get the best possible results. Dr. Matthew Baker, a board-certified cosmetic surgeon at H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, carefully plans your breast lift surgery to tighten and lift your breasts. 

You might wonder whether you should get a breast lift now or wait until you’re done having children. Ultimately, the decision is yours to make. But before you proceed, here’s what you should know. 

Does pregnancy affect the results of a breast lift?

The main reason why many surgeons advise against getting a breast lift if you intend to get pregnant in the future is that pregnancy can offset the results. 

Your breasts go through a series of changes when you’re pregnant — they swell to become larger and might be tender or sore. Their swelling causes the skin to stretch and loosen, which may lead to their sagging. 

These changes can counteract the results of a breast lift, which is a major reason to consider delaying your surgery until after your final pregnancy. 

How breastfeeding affects breast lift results

Pregnancy itself isn’t the only factor that can neutralize the result of a breast lift. Because breastfeeding impacts the breasts too, many surgeons recommend waiting until you’re done breastfeeding to consider a breast lift. 

Breastfeeding is typically possible after breast lift surgery, but the results can make lactation more challenging. This is because surgical changes can sever milk ducts or reduce milk-producing glandular tissue. 

Planning your breast lift

At H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Baker helps you decide on the optimal timing for a breast lift. If you’ve been pregnant before, your breasts might have lost volume. Dr. Baker considers this while planning your breast lift and might recommend implants to increase their size and firmness. 

Not all breast lift surgeries are alike, and their methods depend on factors like your current breast size and amount of sagging. Dr. Baker examines your breasts and considers your goals while choosing:

• The type of incision
• Incision/scar placement
• Whether to insert implants
• The implant placement

Dr. Baker gives you detailed instructions to follow as you recover from a breast lift to avoid complications, promote proper healing, and optimize results. 

Get in touch 

If you’re interested in a breast lift for firmer and perkier breasts, get in touch with our office. Call H/K/B Cosmetic Surgery to book a consultation today.