Will breast lift have any effect on pregnancy?

I'm 23 years old with no children, but my breasts sag as if I had already given birth. Is it okay for me to have a breast lift even though I am planning to have children in the future? Will it have any effect on pregnancy?

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A: OK to get a breast lift if you want

David Shafer, MD

Danied, If you feel you need a lift, then it is okay for you to get one. The lift will not affect your pregnancy. Additionally, depending on the technique, the lift should not affect your success at breast feeding. Good luck with your surgery.

A: Breast Lifts for Sagging Breasts

Robert M. Freund, MD

Breast lifts can be done for many reasons: sagging breasts after pregnancy, sagging breasts from weight loss, tubular breast deformity or for sagging breasts that are genetic. That's right! Some women are going to have sagging breasts regardless of whether they have had children or they are in great shape. I... more

A: Breast lift may affect breast feeding not pregnancy

Peter E. Johnson, MD

Breast lift is not a single operation and the technique used will depend on the overall size, symmetry of the breast, and position of the nipple in relation to the fold. For modest droop a round block mastopexy or lift will suffice, and for those who have a nipple just below the fold a vertical mastopexy may... more

A: No, but the reverse is true

Armando Soto, MD

Hi there, It is unlikely that a breast lift will adversely affect your ability safely get pregnant, carry the pregnancy to term, or deliver a healthy baby. There are some points to consider though: Because the hormones of pregnancy and lactation will cause your breasts to swell and become engorged, it is... more

A: The pregnancy may affect a breast lift instead

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Your breast lift itself will have no effect on your pregnancy but your pregnancy can have an effect on your breast lift. There are many variables that must be addressed in your situation: 1. What is the degree of sagging of your breasts? 2. What is the size of your breasts? 3. Is your breast sagging the ... more

A: Breast lift does not effect pregnancy

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

Breast lift and breast reduction will not interfer with pregnancy. these procedure may effect breast feeding. You will need to discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon.

A: No effect on pregnancy, but nursing is a complex issue

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Breast lift should not have any effect on the pregnancy process. When it comes to lactation there is always a chance that you will not be able to nurse. Lactation is a very complex process and many factors contribute to it e.g hormonal, psychological, etc.. On the other hand, pregnancy will make your breast... more

A: Breast lift can interfere with your ability to breast feed

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Dear Danied, A breast lift can create a beautiful breast. However I recommend having your babies first and then consider a breast lift. The breast lift surgery, called mastopexy is primarily a skin operation and should not injure the breast gland under normal circumstances. However, there is always the... more

A: Breast lift has no effect on pregnancy

William B. Rosenblatt, MD

In a breast lift, your nipples are moved up, and the skin and breast tissue can be tightened to give you the lift. Pregnancy will cause your breasts to swell and then after nursing, they will shrink again, so perhaps they may lose some of the effects of the lift, but, functionally they should work.

A: It is definitely OK to have a breast lift now

George J. Beraka, MD

To danied, Hi!  You are 23 years old and you are entitled to have young looking breasts.  So by all means have a breast lift now. A breast lift will have absolutely no effect on your future pregnancies. A breast lift will not affect your ability to breast feed. Of course, the babies may... more

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