It's probably a good time to get the breast reduction

Scott Tucker, 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.


Scott Tucker, MD
5 months ago
By Scott Tucker, MD - Winston-Salem Plastic Surgeon

It usually take a month or two depending upon the insurance company to get a procedure approved. By then you'll be 4 months out and could look at scheuling.  I agree that the 4-6 month window is a good time, as long as you have help with the baby. You will be sore and unable to lift the child for a while.

Good Luck!

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