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Is it recomended to wait until after children for breast augmentation?

I am 24 years old and have been contemplating getting a breast augmentation for many years, the only thing holding me back is that i don't have any children yet. Is it recomended to wait until after children? and if not will I still be able to breast feed if I have breast implants?

5 answers to “Is it recomended to wait until after...”

A: The answer varies here

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, There is no one right answer here and much of this is a matter of opinion.  Your "right" answer may depend upon a few things:   >When you want to get pregnant? If it is soon, I would wait. Pregnancy can change the breasts particularly if you decide to breastfeed. This can make... more

A: Breast augmentation before or after pregnancy

Michael Weinberg, MD

Women frequently get their breast augmented before they get pregnant. If you are planning to get pregnant immediately or soon, then I would wait. Breast feeding is an issue and in general we say that it should not interfere with breast feeding but that one cannot guarantee this. Your breasts will change... more

A: Pregnancy does change breasts

Marcus L. Peterson, MD

This is a common question that women ask.  Most women have been thinking about an augmentation for some time but have no definite plans for pregnancy.  In regards to the breasts, implants will have very little impact on how your breasts will change during pregnancy and breast feeding.  Your... more

A: Only you can make the decision

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Camgirl, Your question is one that is frequently asked by patients seeking breast augmentation surgery.  The fact remains that breast augmentation surgery may affect your ability to breast feed.  If you are unable to breast feed after breast augmentation surgery it is more likely that you didn't... more

A: All bets off after pregnancy

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

First, breast augmentation does not change the overall statistics of women's ability to breast feed, realizing that not all women without implants can breast feed. Pregnancy can do all sorts of unpredictable things to your breasts in terms of volume and shape. Since women elect breast augmentation ... more

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