I’ve suffered from large breasts for most of my late 20’s and early 30’s. I had a reduction in ‘16 and lipo in ‘17. Both resulted in regrowth. I’m not overweight and would barely fit a 36/38 DDD bra. Now, being pregnant, I’m in a 38J. I’m miserable! I hate my chest and just want to be a small c or even smaller after the baby is born. I know a typical reduction can only take you so small, but what if I’m in the same situation and have regrowth after the 3rd surgery? Are there any other options?
Answer: Breast Reduction After Pregnancy It is normal for the breasts to increase in size while pregnant and breastfeeding. Wait 6 months after your milk has dried up to evaluate your options with a board certified plastic surgeon. You may need another breast reduction. Good luck.
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Answer: Breast Reduction After Pregnancy It is normal for the breasts to increase in size while pregnant and breastfeeding. Wait 6 months after your milk has dried up to evaluate your options with a board certified plastic surgeon. You may need another breast reduction. Good luck.
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December 26, 2019
Answer: Repeat reduction It is not uncommon to experience an increase in breast size with pregnancy. Some of the changes are temporary while others are not.I typically recommend a delay of 6 months post partum or 3 months post cessation of breast feeding (whichever is longer) to allow for a return to baseline. It is at this point that an honest appraisal of what is needed can be done.Ultimately, you may need repeat reduction.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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December 26, 2019
Answer: Repeat reduction It is not uncommon to experience an increase in breast size with pregnancy. Some of the changes are temporary while others are not.I typically recommend a delay of 6 months post partum or 3 months post cessation of breast feeding (whichever is longer) to allow for a return to baseline. It is at this point that an honest appraisal of what is needed can be done.Ultimately, you may need repeat reduction.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD
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December 24, 2019
Answer: What can be done to help gigantomastia go away for good? Congratulations on the pregnancy; increasing several "cup" sizes during pregnancy is not uncommon. Your breasts usually stabilize at around seven months but can increase when your milk first comes in after delivery. The pregnancy hormones progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) cause an increase in blood volume, making breast tissue swell. Based upon how much weight you gain during pregnancy, and genetics, your breasts are likely to return to their pre-pregnancy size after breastfeeding is complete.
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December 24, 2019
Answer: What can be done to help gigantomastia go away for good? Congratulations on the pregnancy; increasing several "cup" sizes during pregnancy is not uncommon. Your breasts usually stabilize at around seven months but can increase when your milk first comes in after delivery. The pregnancy hormones progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) cause an increase in blood volume, making breast tissue swell. Based upon how much weight you gain during pregnancy, and genetics, your breasts are likely to return to their pre-pregnancy size after breastfeeding is complete.
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December 23, 2019
Answer: Bellesoma Breast Reduction After you have completed your pregnancy, breast feeding and have completely dried up, you can consider a breast reduction using The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D
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December 23, 2019
Answer: Bellesoma Breast Reduction After you have completed your pregnancy, breast feeding and have completely dried up, you can consider a breast reduction using The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained, if not injured during your previous surgery.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D
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December 23, 2019
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December 23, 2019
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