A minimum of 3 months after breast-feeding

Michael C. Edwards, MD answers: When is a good time to have Breast reduction done?

I would like to know when it is a good time to have a Breast reduction. I have wanted to have a Breast reduction for a number of years. I used to have a 36 DD on a frame of 5'7" and 145 pounds. I recently had a baby (2 months ago) and am not breast feeding, nor do I plan to do so anytime in the future, if I have more children. I am still maintaining a very large breast size (36 G) and would like to know if I should wait longer to consider having the surgery in hopes that my chest may shrink down some more.


Michael C. Edwards, MD
5 months ago

 

 

It is always best to be at as stable a weight as you can prior to a breast reduction and to be at least 3 months out from having any milk production. Most plastic surgeons will tell you that their most gratified patients are the breast reduction patients. Many women who I have cared for in their 60's wish they had done it a lot sooner. This having been said, you should meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your specific situation and determine when your breast reduction should be timed. Best of luck.

Dr Edwards

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