Sagging Breasts After Having Babies? We Can Fix That

Most people associate pregnancy changes with a growing belly and weight gain, but breasts change a lot, too. Hormonal shifts during pregnancy prepare the breasts for nursing — whether or not you actually decide to nurse — and weight changes can have an impact, too.

Once the baby arrives, it’d be great if everything “went back to normal.” But even though you may be able to drop the extra pounds gained during pregnancy, breast changes can linger. Even with a healthy lifestyle, your breasts may lose volume, shift position, or feel heavier or “droopier” than they used to, which can take a big toll on your self-confidence.

At Rejuvenate Plastic Surgery, Rishi Jindal, MD, understands the impact these changes can have on women, especially as they age and sagging and volume changes become more pronounced. Here, learn how he and his team can help reshape and restore your breasts so you look your best and feel more confident, too.

Breast lift

For many women, the shape and size of their breasts is just fine but the weight change associated with pregnancy (and sometimes breastfeeding) stretches breasts and causes unwanted sagging.

Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) uses special techniques to gently lift breasts to a more natural, more youthful position, removing excess skin that occurs as a result of stretching. If your nipples have begun drifting downward, we can reposition them for a more balanced result.

Breast augmentation

Many women lose a substantial amount of breast volume following pregnancy and breastfeeding, leading to a “deflated” appearance. If that’s your concern, then breast augmentation could be the solution you’re looking for.

Breast augmentation surgery uses saline or silicone implants or your own fat to increase breast size and fullness, creating rounder, fuller breasts. If you have sagging as well as volume loss, we can combine breast augmentation with a breast lift, not only restoring the fuller contours of your pre-pregnancy breasts, but gently lifting them as well. 

Breast reduction

Sometimes instead of causing a loss of breast volume, pregnancy and breastfeeding cause the opposite problem: larger breasts that cause back, shoulder, or neck pain, make it harder to find clothing that fits, or simply make you feel less confident. That’s when breast reduction surgery can help.

Also called reduction mammoplasty, breast reduction surgery removes excess fat, breast tissue, and skin to create smaller, lighter breasts and a more balanced result overall. Most surgeries are combined with a breast lift to reposition your breasts once excess tissue has been removed.

Mommy makeover: The ultimate reset

Breast size and shape can definitely change after pregnancy, but so can other areas, like your tummy, waist, thighs, and buttocks. A mommy makeover is a comprehensive treatment that takes all these concerns into account.

Mommy makeovers are completely customized for each woman’s specific and individual concerns, and may include breast surgery, butt lift surgery, tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, and other body contouring treatments. Mommy makeovers help women restore their pre-pregnancy shape along with improving their confidence and self-esteem.

Don’t let breast changes make you feel less confident

Breasts don’t just change due to pregnancy. Aging, weight changes, and hormonal fluctuations have an impact, too. To restore your youthful contours or even enhance them, we have solutions that can help you achieve your goals.

To learn more about breast and body contouring procedures, request an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Jindal and the team at Rejuvenate Plastic Surgery in San Diego, California, today.