Should I Wait Until After Pregnancy to Undergo Tuberous Breast Correction Surgery?

If you have tuberous breasts, you may have heard that this condition can be corrected with surgery. However, if you are building a family, you may be wondering how pregnancy and breastfeeding may affect or be affected by tuberous breast correction surgery. This blog will discuss how pregnancy affects the breasts, whether one can breastfeed after surgery, and more.

Table of Contents

• What Are Tuberous Breasts?
• How Does Pregnancy Affect the Breasts?
• Can I Breastfeed After Tuberous Breast Correction Surgery?
• Should I Wait Until After Pregnancy to Undergo Tuberous Breast Correction Surgery?
• How Long After Giving Birth Should I Wait to Get Tuberous Breast Correction Surgery?
• Learn More About Tuberous Breast Correction in Tunbridge Wells

What Are Tuberous Breasts?

Tuberous breasts, also called tubular breasts, refer to a congenital breast deformity. Tuberous breasts are characterised by their shape, which is elongated and has a narrower base than a typical breast. Tuberous breasts often feature larger areolas and breast tissue that is herniated through the nipple-areolar complex.

This breast shape deviates from that of a more typical breast, which features a wider base, fuller lower pole, and a rounded or teardrop shape. Many women with tuberous breasts experience significant emotional distress and physical discomfort due to the condition. 

Marc Pacifico is one of London’s leaders in advanced tuberous breast correction techniques. He has treated hundreds of women with tuberous breast deformity, helping them achieve an enhanced aesthetic and improved comfort and body image. 

How Does Pregnancy Affect the Breasts?

The breasts typically undergo considerable changes due to the hormonal changes pregnancy brings. The hormones progesterone and estrogen induce breast enlargement and tenderness. Areolas may become darker, and nipples may become more sensitive. Many women develop stretch marks on their breasts due to the rapid growth of breast tissue.

After pregnancy, the breasts often shrink back down to their pre-pregnancy size or smaller. This often leaves mothers with drooping or sagging breasts.

Can I Breastfeed After Tuberous Breast Correction Surgery?

The ability to breastfeed after tuberous breast correction surgery is highly individual. Some women find they can, others may not be able to. Some patients can breastfeed, but find they experience a reduced milk production rate. 

Ordinarily, surgery should not interfere much with your ability to lactate and breastfeed normally. That said, every patient is different. If you have concerns about your ability to breastfeed after surgery, come and talk with Marc to learn more about your options.

Should I Wait Until After Pregnancy to Undergo Tuberous Breast Correction Surgery?

If you can help it, yes. It is generally recommended to wait until after pregnancy and breastfeeding to undergo tuberous breast correction surgery, or any plastic surgery. However, in reality, few women with tuberous breasts will be able to wait until after pregnancy for their surgery, due to the profound psychological and emotional strain they suffer from. Therefore most tuberous breast surgery is undertaken before pregnancy and breast feeding.

Surgery is not only a financial investment, but an investment of your time and bodily resources when in recovery. Pregnancy causes a host of changes in the body that are often unpredictable. 

How Long After Giving Birth Should I Wait to Get Tuberous Breast Correction Surgery?

It’s essential to give your body time to recover fully after childbirth: allow your hormones to regulate, your tissues to recuperate, and your body to equilibrate overall.

Marc recommends waiting at least six months after you’ve finished breastfeeding before your surgery date. You are still welcome to begin planning your surgery sooner, however.

Learn More About Tuberous Breast Correction in Tunbridge Wells

To learn more about tuberous breast correction surgery, seek no less than the expertise of a highly qualified consultant plastic surgeon. Marc Pacifico helps hundreds of women achieve their ideal aesthetic and improved confidence at his private practice in Tunbridge Wells and Harley Street in London. To schedule a consultation, use our online contact form or call +44 (0) 1892 536960. We look very much forward to meeting you.