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Breast Implants Saggy After Pregnancy

I got implants about a year and a half before becoming pregnant. Now a year later, after nursing, I have lost alot of the volume in the top of the breast and they are heavier and saggier- What can I do?

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Breast Implants Saggy After Pregnancy

You may now require a lift with reduction of the loose or excess skin and resection of the descended glandular tissue.

Sagging after pregnancy

Depending upon the level of sagging you may just need larger implants, or you may also need a lift. Hard to say without an exam.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Saggy breasts after prenancy

Unfortunately, the hormones associated with pregancy and breast feeding can take their toll on a person's breasts. Often times, just using a bigger implant can correct the problem, but sometimes a lift if required to bring the nipple back to its appropriate position. Either way, your plastic surgeon should be able to guide you in the right direction. Good luck.

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Changes in breasts after pregnancy

Unfortunately, pregnancy can wreak havoc upon the breasts of some women, causing the lost volume you describe as well as a loss of skin elasticity. Your situation sounds like it may require at least a short-incision breast lift to improve the appearance of your breast. Your best bet would be to consult with a plastic surgeon who can make a good recommendation based on your anatomy.

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I have a couple of thoughts 1. Complete your family (having children). Pregnancy changes the size and shape of breasts 2. Once you have a stable breast size you can: A. Have a breast lift over your existing implants B. Have a slightly larger implant placed C. Have a slightly larger implant... more

Breast changes after pregnancy

Congratulations on your new addition! It is common for the breasts to undergo changes following pregnancy and breast feeding. It is difficult to predict what these changes will be. In your case that is not an unexpected result following breast augmentation. From your description it sound like you would benefit from a Breast Lift or Mastopexy and maybe a reduction in the size of your implants. This procedure would reshape your breast back to its... more

Breast implants after pregnancy.

This is very common after a pregnancy as the breast increase and decrease in volume throughout a pregnancy and breastfeeding. A lift is most likely the best option for you given that you have a decrease in breast tissue, sagging, and your nipple location has changed. You could also try different types of implants if you want more upper pole fullness. I would not go with a bigger implant if you are concerned about sagging and your breast being heavier because both of these effects will... more

Breasts saggier after pregnancy

It is not your implants that are saggy, but it is your tissue. If you want more upper pole fullness you need new implants and if the tissues are loose and the nipples low, you need a lift also.

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