21 Apr Breast Lift Surgery After Pregnancy

Pregnancy and breastfeeding can be wonderful experiences, but they can also have a dramatic effect on the appearance of your breasts. At his plastic surgery clinic in Forest Hill, North York and Toronto, Dr. David Boudana specializes in breast lifts to help women restore their breasts to a more youthful, fuller position after pregnancy. Let’s take a look at what happens to your breasts during pregnancy and how a breast lift can help.

What Happens to Your Breasts During Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, hormonal changes prepare your body for breastfeeding, leading to significant changes in breast size and shape. Your breasts may grow larger due to:

• Increased Blood Flow: Enhanced blood circulation helps prepare the breasts for milk production.
• Lactation: Milk glands swell, making the breasts appear fuller and heavier.
• Stretched Skin: As the breasts enlarge, the skin stretches to accommodate the growth.

When breastfeeding ends, the breasts often lose volume because milk production ceases. This sudden change can cause the skin to stretch and the breasts to sag or deflate. At this time, women often notice a loss of elasticity, sagging, and downward positioning of their nipples.

What Is a Breast Lift and How Can It Help?

A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to reshape and elevate sagging breasts. It’s not about adding volume (like a breast augmentation, for example) but restoring a firmer, more youthful appearance. This is done through:

• Removing Excess Skin: Loose, stretched skin is removed to create a tighter, firmer appearance.
• Repositioning the Nipple and Areola: If the nipples have drooped below the breast crease, they are lifted to a more natural position, giving a more proportional, perky look.
• Reshaping the Breast Tissue: The underlying tissue is tightened and reshaped to enhance contour and firmness.

Primary Goals of Breast Lift Surgery After Pregnancy

At Forest Hill Plastic Surgery in Forest Hill, North York, Toronto Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Boudana discusses your primary goals for breast lift surgery. For most women following their pregnancy, these goals include:

• Restoring Breast Position
• Improving Breast Shape
• Enhancing Symmetry
• Boosting Confidence

Can a Breast Lift Be Combined with Other Procedures?

Yes! Many women choose to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation if they want to restore both shape and volume. This combination is often part of a Mommy Makeover, which can also include procedures like tummy tucks and liposuction to address other areas affected by pregnancy.

Is Breast Lift Surgery Right for You?

If your breasts have lost their youthful position, if you feel deflated or if you want to have more confidence in your appearance, a breast lift could be the solution. You deserve to feel confident and like the best version of yourself during motherhood.

Dr Boudana at Forest Hill Plastic Surgery in Forest Hill North York, Toronto, is committed to helping you achieve natural and beautiful results. Book a consultation with Dr. Boudana today.