Should I Get a Breast Lift if I Plan on Having More Children?

As long as you understand that you will likely need a secondary breast lift after future children, I would definately tell you to go for it!  There is no reason that you cannot enjoy perky breasts until you are ready for more children.

Dear emmajade18 in South Australia.

There is no one right answer.  This is about lifestyle and self-esteem.  Discuss the options, costs and risks with your Plastic Surgeon.

With Warm Regards,

Trevor M Born MD

This is hard to answer. Getting a breast lift now will give you improvement until the time you get pregnant again. After that it is hard to predict the degree of effect the pregnancy will have on your results. Typically, it produces increased stretching and some recurrence of the sagging. So you need to be aware you may need a revision of the lift in the future.

If you are unhappy with your breast now and will not get pregnant for 3 years, I would recommend to proceed. Your self esteem and your breast will feel great. With a vertical lift and internal suspension of your breast tissue, you will enjoy a long lasting lift. The pregnancy will grow your breast but they will retract with proper care. The worse case scenario is that you may need a simple touch up at the office to remove some skin from the vertical scar. Remember that you can do it without a horizontal scar. Good luck and enjoy.

Many women choose to have a breast lift because they know it will be several years before they are considering another pregnancy and they want to enjoy the results of an enhanced breast size and shape.     That said its impossible to determine prior to pregnancy and breast feeding just how your breasts will respond.  If you decide to proceed with a  breast lift now and your breast undergo significant changes during pregnancy and breast feeding, you may again be unhappy with the toll its takes on your breasts.  If thats the case then you would require revision breast lift surgery down the track.

There is no question that you need a breast lift and a breast augmentation.  Your breasts appear to be empty sacks of skin.  A lift is needed to reposition the nipple to the proper height and an augmentation is needed to restore your breast volume.  As far as size this is a conversation that you will need to have with your plastic surgeon. Timing of the surgery is completely up to you.  

Thank you for the question and picture.

Yes, it is possible to have a breast lift now ( preferably when you have reached a long-term stable weight)  as long as you're well informed and understand the downsides associated with breast lifting surgery.

Issues such as scarring, breast asymmetry, potential loss of sensation, potential innovator breast-feed, and potentially for further surgery should be considered ( as some of the trade-offs of mastopexy surgery). Only after adequately considering the trade-offs can you make an informed decision about whether to proceed with the surgery and/or the appropriate time to have the procedure done.

When the time is right, please make sure you are consulting with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons.

Best wishes.

You could have a lift now, but with the understanding that another pregnancy may require a second lift. If your skin is lax and did not snap back after the pregnancy, then you could reasonably expect to need a second operation. This is a matter of balancing your emotional needs with your finances and making a decision that is right for you.

As long as you understand the risks, go for it!

Here are the risks;

1- Scarring - go for a procedure with less scarring - Lejour or Goes is best!

2- Plan for a second lift after your next child. Pick a procedure that can easily be redone - Lejour or Goes!

3-Breast feeding - lifts can affect your ability to breast feed through reduced milk production or loss of nipple sensation - in my experience, Goes lift has fewest breast feeding risks.

Good Luck!

There are a few points you need to consider if you are having a breast lift before you are done having children.  The first is that with some breast surgeries the ability to breast feed afterwards is not guaranteed.  Therefore if you absolutely must breast feed you should not have the surgery.  Also, you must understand that if you get pregnant again your breast shape will change with and after pregnancy.  You may need to have your lift repeated later on.  If you can accept these facts, then breast lift before you are done having children may be ok for you.