What to do about breast wrinkly after weaning 3-4 months ago? (Photo)

Question

Everywhere I look it's all about "sagging" boobs. Mine seem to be relatively in the same position, a little deflated though. Are the wrinkles from how big they got. I didn't have any of this until weaning. No stretch marks there either.

Anna Steve, MD · Answer

Deflation (or loss of volume) after breast feeding is very common. This can result in a change in nipple position, size and/or shape of the breast. Loss of volume (change in size) can lead to excess skin (causing wrinkling). If your nipple position hasn't changed much and you are relatively happy with your shape, you may not need a lift. A fat transfer, or breast boost can be used to re-inflate and improve the skin wrinkling.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You would need to re take the picture of your chest including both breasts and making certain that the angle of the photo is at the level of the nipples to correctly ascertain the correct answer for your problem. From this partial and angle is not clear what is happening. It almost appears like you are pushing the breast up with your hand. Please resubmit question with a better picture.

Best wishes and kind regards,

Gary Horndeski M.D.

Best wishes and kind regards,

Gary Horndeski M.D.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Congratulations on the new born. It is common to have wrinkling of the skin after breast feeding. Especially once you loose some of that volume in the breast, the skin will be a bit wrinkly. Give some time for the skin elasticity to shrink a bit and see what happens then. If you are still really bothered in another 3 months by it, then consult your plastic surgeon and maybe consider options after having children.

Jeffrey Lisiecki, MD · Answer

Yes, this looks like some stretch marks and breast deflation after pregnancy and breastfeeding, which is very common. The best way to address the shape and size depends on the shape of the rest of your breasts and what your goals are. If your nipples are still in a good position, an augmentation with implants or fat grafting can help address deflation (once your breasts are stable in size and shape, of course!).

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

The skin on your breasts was stretched out when your were producing breast milk, and now that you’ve stopped, your breasts may be decreasing in size and the skin hasn’t adequately retracted to its smaller shape. Give it a few more months to see whether the skin retracts and the wrinkles smooth out.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello!
This is often seen after pregnancy and breast feeding. To address the loose skin and deflation, you might benefit from augmentation and/or breastlift. Breastlift will help tighten the tissues and elevate the nipples, while breast augmentation fills in the deflated breasts, and helps provide some lift.
I would recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon who can discuss your options with you.
Best of luck!

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants, and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

This photo depicts wrinkling, but doesn't show shape, which would help determine the appropriate management. You also didn't indicate if you wanted augmentation. Repost or go on a few consultations with breast experts.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear brpbrp88,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern, however it appears from your photos that you have undergone modest breast deflation which is common after breast-feeding and that can cause a wrinkly appearance of the  breasts. You may try moisturizers at least twice a day to try to improve skin texture. If this condition persists, you may consider breast augmentation or lift after you have finished having children. Best of luck!