Cadogan Clinic is a leading specialist cosmetic surgery clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to the leading specialists in Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, and a comprehensive range of face, breast and body treatments.
View all Cosmetic SurgeryCadogan Clinic is a leading specialist cosmetic surgery clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to the leading specialists in Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, and a comprehensive range of face, breast and body treatments.
Cadogan Clinic offers a full range of cosmetic breast surgery to help make the changes you want to your breasts under the guidance of the best surgeons in the UK.
Cadogan Clinic offers a range of cosmetic surgery to help make the changes you want to your body under the guidance of the very best surgeons in the UK.
Cadogan Clinic provides a wide range of cosmetic gynaecological surgery procedures performed by a multi-disciplinary team of the best surgeons in the UK.
Cadogan Clinic offers a wide range of facial cosmetic surgery procedures to help you make the changes you want, under the guidance of the very best surgeons.
Fat transfer, also referred to as fat grafting and lipofilling, has become widely accepted as the optimal means of soft-tissue filling in all areas of the body, including the face, breasts, hands and buttocks
Cadogan Clinic provides both female and male cosmetic surgery. Almost all of our procedures are suitable for men as well as women.
Gender dysphoria is a term used to describe how an individual feels a strong sense of disassociation between their gender identity and biological sex.
Below you will find some key information to help you prepare for surgery and make necessary arrangements to ensure you have the support you need and that everything runs smoothly on the day.
Cadogan Clinic is a leading dermatology clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading acne, eczema and rosacea specialists, and are experts in the mole and skin cancer diagnosis and removal process.
View all DermatologyCadogan Clinic is a leading dermatology clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading acne, eczema and rosacea specialists, and are experts in the mole and skin cancer diagnosis and removal process.
Skin is incredibly important to your health and your appearance. The Cadogan Clinic has one of the largest and experienced teams of consultant dermatologists.
We are all becoming increasingly aware of the risks posed by sun damage to the skin, as well as the need to protect our skin in day-to-day life.
At the Cadogan Clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of non-surgical cosmetic treatments, to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance.
Cadogan Clinic is a leading non-surgical cosmetic clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading injectables and dermal filler specialists, and are experts in the anti-ageing process.
View all InjectablesCadogan Clinic is a leading non-surgical cosmetic clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to some of the leading injectables and dermal filler specialists, and are experts in the anti-ageing process.
There are many factors which contribute to ageing skin and when deciding on a treatment solution, these are important to consider.
Skin is incredibly important to your health and your appearance. The Cadogan Clinic has one of the largest and experienced teams of consultant dermatologists.
Cadogan Clinic is a leading day case centre of excellence based in the heart of London. Alongside our international team of plastic surgeons and dermatologists, we’re home to some of the leading gynaecologists, ophthalmologists, podiatrists and urologists in the country.
View all ServicesCadogan Clinic is a leading day case centre of excellence based in the heart of London. Alongside our international team of plastic surgeons and dermatologists, we’re home to some of the leading gynaecologists, ophthalmologists, podiatrists and urologists in the country.
We are experts in a wide range of Andrology treatments, in both elective and medical conditions.
Cadogan Clinic provides a wide range of cosmetic gynaecological surgery procedures performed by a multi-disciplinary team of the best surgeons in the UK.
We are experts in a wide range of hand problems, in both elective and traumatic conditions.
Cosmetic foot surgery can help by firstly eliminating the sources of chronic pain or deformity and secondly, reshaping the feet for aesthetic appeal, often resulting in smaller, slimmer feet with a reduced shoe size.
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Following pregnancy and breastfeeding, there are several changes that can affect your breasts and nipples. Whether they occur and their severity vary depending on a number of factors.
For many women, changes to their breasts after breastfeeding and pregnancy can lead to self-consciousness and a loss of confidence. This may result in them feeling less comfortable participating in activities such as swimming or not wanting to wear revealing clothing around the chest.
There are a number of non-surgical and surgical solutions which can address post partum breast and nipple concerns, restoring confidence and quality of life at a time women want to be focusing on their family.
Changes to the breasts and nipples begin very early on during pregnancy. Before milk is even produced, increases in the hormones oestrogen, progesterone and prolactin cause the milk ducts to expand and blood flow to the breasts to increase. This results in the size of the breasts increasing and the veins becoming more visible.
Throughout pregnancy, your body produces the hormone relaxin, which loosens the joints and tissues to create more space within the body. This enables the growth of the baby and also prepares your body for childbirth. Relaxin also loosens the Cooper’s ligaments which support the breast tissue. This expands the space within the breasts to allow for milk production. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the breasts can increase by two to three times in size.
Hormone changes also prepare the nipples for breastfeeding. This includes increasing the size of the nipples and the colour darkening.
The loosening of the ligaments and skin, and the temporary increase in breast size to allow for milk production can result in the skin becoming stretched and the breasts changing position. Many women feel they have droopy breasts after breastfeeding and that their breasts look deflated, especially if they have had multiple pregnancies.
Unfortunately, many of the changes that affect breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding are natural, and it isn’t possible to prevent hormonal changes that are necessary to enable crucial elements of pregnancy.
Every pregnancy and breastfeeding journey is different, and some women will find that their breasts respond differently to changes affecting their breasts and nipples after breastfeeding. This can depend on several factors including:
Although you may not be able to prevent changes to your breasts and nipples, such as saggy boobs after breastfeeding completely, there are steps you can take to limit how severely the changes affect you.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, your breast skin and tissue is more delicate and prone to damage. Wearing a bra which isn’t the right size or type for pregnancy and breastfeeding, may mean your breasts aren’t properly supported which may exacerbate breast sagging after breastfeeding.
Wearing a well-fitting supportive bra will also prevent pain and discomfort to your nipple after nursing. You may need to change your bra size multiple times during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it can take 3-6 months following stopping breastfeeding for your breasts to settle into a consistent size, shape and position.
Keeping your skin moisturised throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding will help to maintain the skin’s flexibility, which may help to reduce the amount the skin stretches.
Some women also find that their experience dry skin and nipples which can be uncomfortable and may make breastfeeding difficult. In some cases, a breastfeeding nipple may also crack and bleed. If you are experiencing nipple damage from breastfeeding, speak with your midwife or a breastfeeding specialist who will be able to guide you on the appropriate treatment.
Although it can be difficult to be kind to yourself, it is important to remember that the changes you are experiencing are natural and part of pregnancy and breastfeeding. It can take 3-6 months for your boobs after breastfeeding to settle into their final size and shape. During this time, you may notice further changes in size and shape which take time to resolve on their own.
Although bottle feeding means that you aren’t producing milk for as long as if you are breastfeeding, your body will still go through the same hormonal changes, resulting in the skin stretching and the breasts increasing in size. Therefore, bottle feeding may not prevent breast and nipple changes.
It is important to speak to your midwife or a breastfeeding specialist about different feeding options and what will suit you and your baby best.
There are many non-surgical and surgical options which can address the changes affecting your breasts and nipples after breastfeeding and pregnancy. Before you make any decisions about any treatments or procedures, speak with your midwife or doctor to ensure you have fully recovered from pregnancy and childbirth. You may also need to have stopped breastfeeding for a certain amount of time before some procedures are suitable.
Exercise may help restore breast shape and position for women who are experiencing minor skin stretching or breast sagging following pregnancy or childbirth.
By strengthening the underlying muscles, the chest will become more toned, which can lift the breast position.
Focus on weight and strength training, including exercises such as:
Other interventions may be required in cases where the skin has stretched more significantly and the breasts are sagging more.
This non-surgical treatment can lift and tone the breast tissue by increasing collagen production and tightening the underlying muscles. Numbing cream is applied to the area. The skin is penetrated with small needles at the same time as radiofrequency (thermal) energy is applied. The combination of Microneedling and Radiofrequency stimulates the tissues’ healing responses, stimulating the production of collagen and new skin cells. This results in the toning and tightening of the skin, giving a lifted appearance to the breasts.
Radiofrequency Microneedling is an effective option for women experiencing minor-moderate skin stretching or breast sagging. For more extensive breast sagging, surgical options may be more appropriate.
For women who are concerned their breasts look deflated following pregnancy and breastfeeding, breast implants are an effective method to fill the space that has been left. This results in a fuller, rounder appearance. Breast implants are available in various shapes and sizes, and your consultant will be able to advise on the best option for you, depending on the results you hope to achieve.
Breast Augmentation with implants is a suitable procedure for women who are concerned about having deflated breasts with stretched skin. This may not be the most appropriate solution for women who are worried about significant sagging.
For women who don’t wish to have breast implants, Breast Augmentation can also be achieved through Fat Transfer. This involves fat being extracted from various areas of the body using Liposuction before it is processed and reinjected into the breast. This achieves a more natural result than breast implants but avoids concerns such as having to replace implants in the years following the procedure.
Fat Transfer to the Breasts is an effective solution for women worried about skin stretching and the breasts looking slightly deflated. However, the results will not be as dramatic as those of breast implants, and this is something you should discuss with your surgeon during your consultation.
Breast Uplift is a surgical procedure which adjusts the position of the breasts, lifting them higher on the chest. The procedure involves removing excess skin and manipulating breast tissue into a more flattering, lifted position.
As a stand-alone procedure, Mastopexy does not change the size of the breasts, and removing the excess tissue may make them appear smaller. However, breast implants can be included in Breast Uplift – known as Augmented Mastopexy – to increase the size of the breasts as part of the same procedure.
Mastopexy is a suitable procedure for any woman who is concerned about having stretched skin or sagging breasts following pregnancy and breastfeeding and is a popular choice for addressing these concerns.
Although some women find that their nipples after breastfeeding return to their pre-pregnancy size and shape, this is not the case for everyone. For women whose nipple after breastfeeding and pregnancy remain enlarged, Nipple Reduction is a straightforward procedure which can be performed under local anaesthetic. This results in smaller nipples, which are more proportionate to the rest of the breast.
Nipple Reduction can be combined with other breast procedures or be carried out as a standalone surgery, depending on your concerns and desired results.
For many women, their breasts are not the only area which may be affecting their confidence following pregnancy and breastfeeding. Loose skin around the abdomen or cosmetic gynaecological concerns are also common. A Mummy Makeover is a bespoke combination of procedures designed to address aesthetic and functional concerns arising through pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Popular procedures to include in Mummy Makeover include:
During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss your concerns and develop the most suitable surgical plan to achieve your desired results.
Although it can be very appealing to find solutions to your concerns following pregnancy and breastfeeding as soon as possible, you will need to consider a number of factors. Although getting pregnant and breastfeeding after breast surgery is safe, you may find that the skin stretches and the breasts sag again. For this reason, your surgeon will suggest making sure you have finished your family before undergoing any surgical procedures such Mummy Makeover.
Depending on the techniques used during your breast surgery, you may not be able to breastfeed following surgery. You should discuss this with your surgeon during your consultation, and they may suggest finishing your breastfeeding journey before undergoing any surgical breast procedures.
Your surgeon may also suggest waiting 3-6 months after you have finished breastfeeding before you have any breast or nipple surgery. Your breasts and nipples will still be changing shape and position in this time and it is important that your breasts have settled into their ultimate shape and position to ensure you achieve the best results. It can also take time for your hormone levels to settle and your nipple after nursing to return to their previous shape and size.
There are several natural changes which occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding and affect the breasts and nipples. Although they are often not preventable, there are a number of non-surgical and surgical options to address these concerns, resulting in an improved quality of life and increased confidence at a time when a woman wants to be focusing on her family.
Mr. Bryan Mayou
Natural changes to the breasts and nipples due to pregnancy and breastfeeding can sadly cause a drop in confidence for many women. Throughout my 40-year career, I have seen the benefits of addressing these concerns with surgical and non-surgical techniques to restore confidence and quality of life for many women.Mr. Bryan Mayou
Does breastfeeding make your boobs sag?
As the breasts produce milk during pregnancy and breastfeeding, the skin has to stretch. Once breastfeeding has finished, the skin may not be able to return to its previous position, and the breast tissue may appear saggy and deflated. This can be exacerbated over a number of pregnancies.
Do nipples go back to normal after breastfeeding?
Once hormone levels rebalance after breastfeeding has finished, your nipples should return to their pre-pregnancy appearance. However, for women who have had multiple pregnancies and breastfed multiple times, the size, shape and colour of the nipples may be altered permanently. Procedures such as Nipple Reduction can enhance the appearance of the nipples and restore them to how they looked pre-pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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