Timing of Breast reduction

Otto Joseph Placik, 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.


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
5 months ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

This is a difficult question to answer as there is the possibiltiy that any breast reduction surgery may interfere with your subsequent ability to nurse even if duct sparing procedures are utilized.

It comes down to the amount of pain and discomfort that you are experiencing.

At this point, I would advise you to wait a minimum of 4 months after cessation of nursing and when your weight has stabilized. It is still early after your pregnancy and I feel that your breasts may diminish in size.

 

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