Delayed breast lift due to pregnancy

Hi everyone!

I am new at this forum and I'd like to share something with you what has been for a very long time something really sensitive and difficult for me (and still is). The only difference is that I now am happy to share it because I realize there are more people out there having the same problem and difficulties and I am sure that you could either tell me you story what would help me or we could be able to help each other.

Since I had difficulties at home and my family used to eat a lot anyway, I gained weight over the years. At my 18th I was 74kilo, which I really didn't like. I therefore decided to make a radical change and to get rid of it - and quickly. I gave it a shot and it worked. I am now 58kilo and very happy with it. I feel blessed for not having had many problems with it. At the moment I am 20 and completely finished with everything - only.. there we go.. my breasts. They don't look how they used to or how I would want them because of course - they lost weight too! Every day I saw it and it made me feel worse and worse. I have been depressed about it which made me look into breast lifts. Only - since I am passioned about children and are getting married next year I, when contacting surgeons, told them I'd love to have children and breast feed since I believe this is the best you can give your children. They all recommend the same thing: Wait until you have had your pregnancies. Because pregnancies effect your breast and a lift could prevent you from breast feeding. What a shock for me! Because these are my 'young years'. I find it so difficult - what too choose? And thereby, if I take the risk is a second correction possible in case the same problem occurs after pregnancy?

I would be so grateful if you could reply if you have felt the same or feel the same or if you have any advice. At the moment it rules my life and it keeps me from being happy. Every day looking in the mirror is a thing I rather don't. Even when I now have fantastic bra's that make my breast look great I still find it difficult - especially when it comes to my fiance. I am so ashamed and uncomfortable about it all.

Thanks for your help in this and I'd like to add - after reading so many stories - I find it amazing how you all support each other!

I did not have a breast lift but I had a breast reduction in 2000 when my daughter was 1. I wa beyond self concious of them. I didnt nurse her because my boobs were bigger then her head and I was afraid that I may accidently suffocate her. I knew there was a risk of not being able to breast feed future children and that was because there is no guarantee that milk ducts and glands won't get damaged. I was 22 when I had it done and for me it was the best decision ever and I don't regret it!!! I was young like you and it effected my everyday life, even walking became painful because no matter what they bounced. I was willing to risk not nursing future children for my confidence self esteem sanity security and just over all well being. That was in 2000. I did not get pregnant again until 2006 and had my son October 2006. I was anxious to see if I would produce milk and be able to nurse. The milk production was no problem I chose not to breast feed for other reasons unrelated to the reduction. I was 100% of with bottle feeding my son and don't ever regret having the breast reduction. I knew if I didnt have it done then I would be some what controlled by my large breasts. You have to decide what you can live with. If you have it and then can't nurse future children and bottle feed are you going to beat yourself up or will you be a better mama cause your not anxious and self concious of your boobs and know that you can have a happy healthy baby that's fed formula.

Hi there and congrats on your weight loss. In May of 2012 I had a breast lift along with tummy tuck and thigh work due to significant weight loss. I had one son who was 5 at the time and conceive after fertility assistance. I did not have any implants as with the skin removal and lift I had enough tissue to give me the size breast I wanted... I had already had large breasts before and wasn't interested again. In September of 2012 I was blessed with a pregnancy and no treatment tequired. Total surprise but thrill. I delivered my daughter on June 2 of this year and am going onto my third month of exclusive breast feeding and no formula supplement required. No issues so far. I breastfed my son prior to the lift also for one year . It is possible. Look for A good surgeon and do your research. Implants could make it more of a risk but not always. Also keep in mind that even without any surgeries you could have issues and be unable to breastfeed. And yes you could have another surgery if needed to lift again but depending on tissue and skin breasts would be smaller requiring implant. Mine so far still look ok although they aren't as perky as right after surgery but would do it all over again for the sake of having my beautiful daughter . Good luck on what you decide .

Here is my 2 cents... pregnancy, and especially nursing, will totally change your breasts (for the worse).  If you have the surgery now, and then go on to have babies and breast feed them, would you be willing to have another lift in the future if needed?  If yes, then I say go for it.  If you only want it done once, I'd say to wait.  Nursing two kids (pregnant with my 3rd) has really sucked all the life out of my once perky boobs.  They look like deflated tube socks.  Even now, pregnant, only some of the "meat" has filled back out.  However, it is amazing what a great bra can do!!  Luckily my husband is the only one who knows what they really look like, and since he is 50% responsible for the kids that made them this way, he just has to live with it for now.  Anyway, I'd say if you're not willing to risk ruining the results, wait.