I'd like a breast lift (with minimal reduction). My boobs are very ptotic, I weigh 175lbs and have lost nearly 60lbs over several years. I would like to lose another 35-40, and plan to have it off before the end of the year. I'm 29, have no kids but want some, and would like to breastfeed. I SO want to have my breasts lifted, but wonder- what will they look like if I lose another 20 pounds post-surgery? And with pregnancy, what is the change in them and is it dramatic? Is breastfeeding possible?
February 20, 2014
Answer: Weight change and breasts Breasts that inflate (pregnancy/weight gain) and deflate repeatedly lead to loss of breast volume and excess skin causing stretch marks, loss of elasticity and droopiness. Some droopiness occurs as women age regardless. I would lose all the weight that you reasonably think you can and just realize that the above is true for pregnancy and will help you make your decision.
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February 20, 2014
Answer: Weight change and breasts Breasts that inflate (pregnancy/weight gain) and deflate repeatedly lead to loss of breast volume and excess skin causing stretch marks, loss of elasticity and droopiness. Some droopiness occurs as women age regardless. I would lose all the weight that you reasonably think you can and just realize that the above is true for pregnancy and will help you make your decision.
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February 20, 2014
Answer: Weight loss after mastopexy Some photos might help to offer more specific answers.It is hard to predict for an individual how much will change in breast appearance with 20 or with 35-40 pounds of weight loss. General advice is to hold out until you are close to your desired weight. Although I wouldn't expect too much change with 20 pounds, you also mention 40 pounds planned loss, and I would not be so certain.What we want to avoid is to have a nice early outcome, and then after more weight loss the need for another lift!The sequellae of pregnancy are not predictable either. Some women have normal looking breasts after nursing, some lose volume and consider implants and /or a lift. Skin in woman who have lost lots of weight starts with poor elasticity, and they are more likely to have less than ideal breast recovery after pregnancy.As to nursing, the lift is primary a skin tailoring operation. Most women can nurse successfully after a lift. Advice--consult with a plastic surgeon. All the best.
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February 20, 2014
Answer: Weight loss after mastopexy Some photos might help to offer more specific answers.It is hard to predict for an individual how much will change in breast appearance with 20 or with 35-40 pounds of weight loss. General advice is to hold out until you are close to your desired weight. Although I wouldn't expect too much change with 20 pounds, you also mention 40 pounds planned loss, and I would not be so certain.What we want to avoid is to have a nice early outcome, and then after more weight loss the need for another lift!The sequellae of pregnancy are not predictable either. Some women have normal looking breasts after nursing, some lose volume and consider implants and /or a lift. Skin in woman who have lost lots of weight starts with poor elasticity, and they are more likely to have less than ideal breast recovery after pregnancy.As to nursing, the lift is primary a skin tailoring operation. Most women can nurse successfully after a lift. Advice--consult with a plastic surgeon. All the best.
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