Pregnancy and breastfeeding bring many changes to a woman’s body, and particularly to the breasts. After having children, many moms find that their breasts have lost volume, begun to sag, or changed shape in ways they’d like to improve. If you’re considering breast enhancement after having kids, Dr. Colton McNichols, a leading plastic surgeon here in Pueblo, Colorado, can offer you world-class expertise to redefine your feminine figure.
How Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Can Affect the Breasts
During pregnancy, hormonal changes cause the breasts to grow as they prepare for milk production. This increased volume can stretch the skin and ligaments, leading to changes in breast shape and elasticity. After pregnancy and breastfeeding, many women experience a loss of breast fullness, breast sagging, and even sometimes breast asymmetry. These changes vary for each person, but for those who want to restore their pre-pregnancy shape, breast enhancement surgery can help.
Breast Enhancement Options for Moms
Breast Augmentation: If your breasts have lost volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding, breast implants can help restore fullness and shape. This procedure uses implants to enhance your natural curves while maintaining balance with your body’s proportions.
Breast Lift: For moms experiencing breast sagging or loss of perkiness, a breast lift can reposition and reshape the breasts for a more youthful contour. This procedure removes excess skin and elevates the breasts without adding volume (unless combined with implants as a breast augmentation with lift).
Mommy Makeover: After having children, many women choose to combine breast enhancement with additional procedures, such as tummy tuck surgery or liposuction. This combination is known as a “Mommy Makeover” and is a customizable solution that addresses multiple concerns in one surgery, leading to more dramatic body contouring improvements.
Is It the Right Time for You?
Timing is an important factor when considering breast surgery after pregnancy. If you’re still breastfeeding, it’s best to delay surgery until at least six months after weaning to allow your breasts to settle into their post-pregnancy shape. You are also strongly encouraged to delay breast surgery until you are certain you’re finished having children, as future pregnancies could impact your results. Bear in mind that recovery from breast surgery requires downtime, so you’ll need to plan your procedure for a time that you can get help with childcare and daily activities (especially if you have young children).
If you’re done having children and are ready to focus on yourself, breast enhancement could be a great option for you. Dr. McNichols will work closely with you to determine the best way to enhance your breasts based on your goals, body type, and lifestyle.
Dr. McNichols is bringing world-class plastic surgery to moms in Pueblo, Colorado and is eager to help you regain confidence and feel your best. To schedule a consultation today, call 719-772-0908 or contact us online.