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Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction Surgery After Pregnancy?
In addition to needing to lose the baby weight, stop breastfeeding and wait for skin to tighten you also need to consider the social changes in your life. Many times people considering surgery forget that surgery creates a big change temporarily in your life. For breast reduction this can mean that you may not be able to pick up your little one for a month or so and may need additional help around the house. Be sure to find a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss ALL of the implications of moving forward with surgery.
Clinical Context
After pregnancy, breast tissue keeps changing for months. Milk-producing glandular tissue gradually shrinks and is replaced by fat, while skin that stretched during pregnancy slowly regains some elasticity. Because this happens at different rates for each woman, and even between breasts, most surgeons wait several months after weaning before scheduling reduction surgery. Waiting allows a more accurate assessment of breast size, shape, and nipple position, helping achieve a more predictable, lasting result.
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