Breastfeeding and Breast Aesthetics

In the 17th and 18th centuries, newborns were often not breastfed by their mothers. Instead, they were entrusted to wet nurses, who fed and cared for the babies. In fact, these wet nurses even had offices in Paris, and wet nursing was an important source of income. Records from that time show that only 10% of babies born in 1780 were breastfed by their own mothers. Following the rise of nationalism and the French Revolution, the principle that the country's children should be nurtured by their own families became a part of family life, and mothers began willingly breastfeeding their babies.

Today, it is well understood that every mother's milk is invaluable for her baby, providing all the nutrients and protective antibodies a baby needs. Every single drop is crucial. Modern mothers are aware of this and do their best to nourish their babies as long as their milk supply allows. Some mothers even go to great lengths to increase their milk production, breastfeeding their babies every two hours and using breast pumps when not nursing. This effort is immensely valuable for babies, and we owe a heartfelt thanks to these devoted mothers. After the breastfeeding process is complete and the milk supply stops, mothers often face issues like sagging and loss of breast volume.

From mothers who have completed the breastfeeding process, I often hear: "My breasts have sagged so much; they feel empty and deflated."

To these dedicated mothers, the most important thing I can say is: don't worry, there are solutions to these concerns. If your breast volume is sufficient and the only problem is sagging, we can address this issue with a breast lift. These patients generally have adequate breast tissue prior to breastfeeding. A breast lift with a lollipop incision can elevate the breasts. While these incisions may be noticeable for the first six months, they fade significantly over time and become nearly invisible. For some patients, in addition to sagging, there may also be a loss of volume in the décolleté area. In such cases, fat injections to this area can be very beneficial.

Another common concern is significant loss of breast volume. In these cases, the most appropriate surgical solution is the placement of a breast implant. Through a small incision made under the breast, an implant suitable for the desired breast size can be placed, restoring the fullness of the breasts.

The most important question is, when can you have these surgeries? The answer is six months after you've stopped breastfeeding.