Breast lift after pregnancy

Pregnancy brings major changes to the body. For many women, breasts become more sensitive during pregnancy, but also heavier and denser. Nipples may also change size and shape, and begin to darken.

Breasts become heavier and larger during pregnancy, but after childbirth they lose this volume and tend to sag. The loss of breast volume after pregnancy is almost always found.

Changes in the breasts are common during breastfeeding. The sagging breasts (breast ptosis) and nipple distension are normal phenomena, encountered by most women who have had children.

After pregnancy, a breast lift can bring a whole range of important benefits to women who have a sagging breasts after breastfeeding, such as :

• Firming the breastsbreast lift can firm your skin, reduce sagging and create a slight plumpness aesthetic.
• Restore nipple positionWhen the nipples have changed shape or position, a breast reconstructive surgery after pregnancy can be repositioned higher up.
• Restoring symmetryYour breasts may have started to fall asymmetrically. If this is the case, a breast lift can restore symmetry to your breasts.

In general, it is considered necessary to wait at least six months after pregnancy before considering a breast lift. This period allows your breasts to stabilize and find their final shape before surgery. However, you can wait longer if you continue to breastfeed after this period.

In all cases, a general anesthesia is performed. Once the patient is asleep, the surgeon will then «pull» the breasts upwards to their optimal position, then he will remove excess skin. Finally, he closes the incisions with sutures.
Most of the time, T-shaped scars are unavoidable.

There is little or no pain after a breast lift. Slight swelling may occur. These symptoms subside in the weeks following surgery.

It's advisable to take 7 days off, depending on the type of movement and physical activity involved in your job. If your work is physical, you should stop working for 2 weeks.

Total post-operative recovery time is 6 weeks..

You will also need to wear a compression bra during these six weeks.

You will see the results of your breast lift immediately after surgery. The final results will be visible once the swelling has completely dissipated. This takes between six and twelve months.

The hormonal and physical changes associated with pregnancy can lead to new breast ptosis, the classic phenomenon of a sagging breasts after pregnancy. For example, if you have a breast lift between two pregnancies, the result may be altered and a further intervention may be necessary to maintain the result.

Most of the time, lactation capacity is preserved.

The techniques from post-pregnancy breast surgery preserve the milk ducts, i.e. the ducts that carry milk to the nipples. It's important to discuss with your surgeon the potential implications of surgery on your ability to breastfeed.

If you're considering having more children after a breast lift, talk to your surgeon.

The breast lift after pregnancy can have a real impact on your self-esteem and your self-confidence. Pregnancy and raising a child can be difficult times.

If we also consider morphological changes, it can be very difficult for some women to accept their new morphology. A breast lift, by returning the breasts to their original shape, helps many women to accept their bodies again.

Some women even resort to the« Mommy Makeover »This procedure combines breast lift and abdominoplasty. This procedure removes excess skin from the stomach and breasts, restoring the body to its pre-pregnancy shape.

A breast lift is a major surgical operation. You will therefore need to be accompanied after the procedure. in order to make the most of the post-operative period and preserve the results of the operation.

How do you deal with children after breast surgery following pregnancy?

After breast lift surgery, it is important to take certain precautions to promote healing.

After surgery, it is essential to rest to allow your body to heal. Limit strenuous physical activity, including playing with your children. If possible, ask someone close to you to help you for everyday tasks.

Organize your schedule so that you have times when you can rest your body and still be present for your children, even if you have to delegate certain tasks.

Depending on their age, it may be useful to’explain to your children what's going on and why you need to rest. Reassure them that you'll recover and be able to play with them again after a while.

What kind of help do you need at home for the first few days?

If you can, ask your partner, a family member or friends to help you manage household chores and childcare for the first few weeks. following your surgery.

Exercises or activities to avoid during convalescence.

Avoid lifting or carrying your children or heavy loads for the first few weeks. after the operation. This ensures that no pressure is exerted on your breasts.

Resuming physical activity should be gradual. You can start with light walking and gradually increase the duration of walking throughout your recovery. You can resume light exercises involving the lower body after two weeks and full-body exercises after six weeks.

The price of a post-pregnancy breast lift in Paris is approximately 6,500 euros.. The price of a breast lift with implants is located between 8,000 and 9,000 euros.

Le lifting mammaire (mastopexie) n’est pas pris en charge par la Sécurité Sociale. Cette intervention est considérée comme esthétique.

On the other hand, the following may be covered by Social Security:

• Breast lift combined with breast reduction during which the surgeon removes at least 300 g per breast. Coverage is then automatic.
• The presence of a breast malformation associated with ptosis (tuberous breasts, breast agenesis).

Some mutual insurance companies reimburse between 400 % and 500 % of the basic Social Security reimbursement rate. For volume reduction of both breasts, the basic Social Security reimbursement rate is €408.38 in 2024, and the conventional rate for the anesthetist is €149.07.

However, it should be noted that the French Social Security considers a breast lift to be a purely cosmetic procedure. In fact, as with a breast lift after sleeve, There are no treatment options.