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I'm 8 weeks cesarean postpartum. i partially breastfed but i stopped now. my breasts are now extremely soft & floppy instead of firm like before. anything i can do? :(

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Not now, but: First wait, you stopped nursing just a short while ago. Pregnancies permanently change breast structure ('less firm' ) in all women. Breasts are connective tissue, glands, and fat and so cannot be 'firmed.' if you are truly unhappy after a few months, you could speak with a plastic surgeon.

Answered 5/13/2013

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