Will breast lift have any effect on pregnancy?

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

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

If you aren't close to having children right now and would like the benefit of a breast lift, go ahead and have it done. You might sustain enough changes after having children that some further surgery might be indicated such as a repeat lift and or an augmentation. The lift shouldn't change anything about... more

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

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.

Pregnancy is not affected by the shape or size of your breasts. However, your breasts are affected by pregnancy so I assume you are not intending to get pregnant in the near future.

If you're starting out with breast ptosis, you will probably get more ptotic with pregnancy, lactation, and nursing. No mastopexy or breast lift procedure can withstand these changes. I have had a number of patients who have gotten pregnant, delivered and did NOT nurse and no significant change in their... more

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.

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

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.