Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change your breasts in ways that exercise and weight loss cannot reverse. You may regain your pre-pregnancy weight yet find that your breasts sit lower, appear deflated, or have lost the fullness they once had above the nipple. When both sagging and volume loss are concerns, combining a breast lift with implants can address them together.
Dr. Ary Krau offers breast surgery in Miami and emphasizes individualized proportions and natural-looking results. A breast lift with implants can be customized to restore shape and upper-pole fullness while complementing your overall figure.
Why Does Upper-Pole Fullness Change After Pregnancy?
During pregnancy, your breasts enlarge as the skin and supporting tissues stretch. After pregnancy and breastfeeding, breast volume may decrease, but stretched skin does not always contract completely.
As a result, breasts may look flatter or emptier across the upper portion. The nipple may also sit lower than it did before pregnancy. The degree of change varies depending on factors such as genetics, skin elasticity, weight fluctuations, and the number of pregnancies you've experienced.
Why Isn't a Breast Lift Alone Always Enough?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, reshapes and elevates existing breast tissue while removing excess skin. It can improve sagging and reposition the nipple and areola, but it does not substantially increase breast volume.
If your primary concern is drooping, a breast lift alone may accomplish your goals. However, if pregnancy has left you with significant volume loss (particularly in the upper breast), adding an implant can restore fullness while the lift improves breast position.
How Do Implants Restore Upper-Breast Volume?
Breast implants provide volume that can create a fuller upper breast and improve overall breast shape. This doesn't necessarily mean choosing large implants.
Implant size, profile, and placement can all be adjusted to your anatomy and desired outcome. Dr. Krau considers your chest dimensions, existing breast tissue, skin quality, and preferred proportions when developing your surgical plan. For many women, a relatively conservative implant can provide the fullness they want without creating an overly augmented appearance.
Can You Combine Breast Surgery with Other Post-Pregnancy Procedures?
Yes. Some women have additional concerns involving the abdomen, waist, or other areas after pregnancy. A breast lift with implants may be incorporated into a mommy makeover alongside procedures such as a tummy tuck or liposuction when appropriate.
Combining procedures isn't right for everyone, so we need to consider your health, surgical goals, and anticipated recovery.
Restore Your Breast Shape After Pregnancy
If pregnancy has changed both the position and fullness of your breasts, you don't necessarily have to choose between lifting and adding volume. Dr. Ary Krau can evaluate your anatomy and explain whether combining a breast lift with implants can achieve the balanced shape you're seeking.
To discuss breast lift with implants in Miami, schedule a personalized consultation by calling (305) 861-6881.