What happens if you get pregnant after a breast lift and areola reduction?

Question

Will the breast sag again or the aerola will stretch and get bigger, and what happen to the scars?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Over time, gravity will continue to have an effect and the
breast skin will tend to stretch. The degree of #stretching and #sagging varies
between women: generally, women with smaller breasts experience less recurring
sagging. If sagging does occur, further excision of the skin on an outpatient
basis can be used to correct the problem. Heavy and large breasts may lead to
recurrent sagging and may require the removal of a small amount of breast
tissue to achieve an optimal shape and size. One key to a satisfying result is
realistic expectations.As the breast swell and enlarge during pregnancy and breastfeeding there may be some change in both sagging and areola shape and size after another pregnancy, but issues are different with different women. It would be best to discuss directly with your surgeon any concerns you may have about another pregnancy after surgery and schedule any procedure accordingly. Good luck.

Ira H. Rex III, MD · Answer

Woman's breasts respond to pregnancy in very different ways. It would be difficult to predict your final outcome. In general it seems that there are less immediate changes than we often expect.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry and an excellent question.  Your breast lift result can change a little or a lot after pregnancy including recurrent drooping, widening of your areola, stretching of the areola and change in shape of the areola, and asymmetry of breast volume.  Which patient will get what issue is hard to tell.  Good Luck.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

When you are pregnant, the developing placenta stimulates the release of hormones, causing your milk glands – and your breasts – to grow and swell. This rapid growth can also cause the skin to stretch. When the milk is gone, your breasts might return to their original size or get smaller, bigger or droopier. You won’t know the verdict until six months after you have stopped breastfeeding or, if you are not breastfeeding, six months after childbirth. At that time, you can decide whether or not you are a candidate for further surgery. For more information on this and
similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop
On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello
dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well..
The breasts may lose their elasticity and firmness which can be caused by
different factors such as pregnancy, massive weight loss, lactation and aging.
To reaffirm the breasts and restore the natural look your surgeon can perform a
mastopexy or breast lift. A breast lift
restores a firmer, perkier, and more aesthetically pleasing shape to sagging
breasts. This not only can improve a patient’s appearance by restoring her
youthful, feminine proportions, but also help bras and swimsuits fit more
comfortably and attractively. By removing excess, stretched out skin, reshaping
the breast tissue, and raising the nipple & areola into a more forward
position, a cosmetic surgeon can create a more youthful breast
contour. Stretched, large areolae can also be reduced during breast
lift surgery, creating an overall better proportioned, natural looking breast, Actually
the perkiness on a person or another, depends on patients skin and breast
tissue

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Pregnancy leads to breast engorgement. Thus you can expect stretching of areolas, skin and scars on your breasts. Recurrence of sagging is also inevitable with pregnancy.  Your breast lift will likely need another operation to lift your breasts again.

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