Your Breasts

The breasts undergo dramatic change during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Hormonal changes, skin stretching, fluctuation in breast volume, and weight loss can lead to a less perky or lower set breast. Many women who are unhappy with their breast appearance post breastfeeding may choose a breast lift to regain a perky, more youthful, shape. Why Do Breasts Sag After Pregnancy? Pregnancy causes a stretching and enlarging of the breast tissue as the body prepares for breastfeeding and breastfeeding leaves behind excess skin which is also less firm and enlarged after the fact. This leaves the breasts sagging and/or the nipples pointing south. What is a Breast Lift? Also known as mastopexy, a breast lift involves removal of excess skin and lifting and reshaping of the breast tissue. The nipple and the areola can also be moved to a higher position. When To Get A Breast Lift?  It might be better to delay having a procedure until you are finished breastfeeding and your breasts are settl...

  Physical Activity and Movements Large breasts can sometimes cause discomfort when walking, working out, or standing up all day or when doing household chores. Breast reduction removes the excess breast tissue, fat and skin to produce a smaller, more manageable breast size. Many women experience more comfortable movement during everyday life after they have healed from their breast reduction procedure. Exercise and Movement After a Breast Reduction Recovery from a breast reduction may take some time. Heavy lifting and strenuous movement might be contraindicated during recovery. When healing, you can gradually add in your usual movement. Those who are considering Breast reduction Cape Town can talk to a surgeon about their general exercise routine during their consultation. Clothing and Daily Life A smaller breast size can make it easier to find clothing styles that suit you and leave you more options for fashion choices. Bras and other clothing may also feel more comfortable afte...

Women undergoing breast reduction are often concerned as to whether they will be able to breastfeed following treatment. This is partly dependent upon the operative method of breast reduction performed, the extent of tissue to be resected (removed), and the management of ducts and nerves. Will I be able to breastfeed following my breast reduction? Breastfeeding is often possible, following the procedures, and whilst attempting to retain all the milk producing tissue, ducts, nerves and nipple relationship, surgeons aim to do this as safely as possible. The amount of milk a woman can produce may, however, be affected. Some women can feed completely with breast milk, others require supplementary feeding. In each case, we cannot guarantee the pre-operative level of breastfeeding will remain consistent. Which of the aspects of the operation can affect the ability to breast feed? The method of operation, a technique that can safely preserve the connection between nipple and breast is particu...