How Long After Breast-feeding Can I Get Breast Implants?

I am a 24 mother of two. I stopped breastfeeding my one-year-old child when he was 3 months old (over 9 months ago). My breasts have reached their post-partum normalcy, but I am still able to express very small amounts of milk if I squeeze my breast. How much longer should I wait before I should consider myself a good candidate for breast implants?

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22 Doctor Answers | Asked by rupegui24 in miami,fl

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Wait at least 3 months after breast feeding before pursuing a breast augmentation

Typically I advise our patients to wait at least three months after breast feeding before proceeding with a breast augmentation procedure. This is to allow time for the breast glandular tissue to settle down from lactation, for the gland to reach its ultimate post partum size, and for the breast tissue to decrease in vascularity. My very best wishes to you and your baby! I hope this helps.

We prefer at least 3 months.

It is amazing how long breast milk can hang around after stopping breast feeding. You should be fine to proceed with breast augmentation if you stopped 9 months ago. In general, we prefer a minimum of 3 months from the time the patient last breast fed and more time is preferable. We do this for 2 reasons: 1. we want the breast to shrink down to its final size after breast feeding before inserting an implant . That way we know excatly what size the breast has settled to after breast feeding... more

I Recommend Waiting 3 to 6 Months Following Breast-Feeding for Breast Augmentation

Pregnancy and breast-feeding cause significant changes in a woman’s breasts. In response to hormonal changes, the breasts become more vascular and the glandular elements increase in size. This results in the breasts becoming larger and the skin stretching. When breast-feeding is complete, the glandular elements shrink and as a result, the breasts become smaller and develop sagginess. It may take several months for this process to be completed and for the situation to stabilize. Until... more

How Long After Breast-feeding Can I Get Breast Implants?

I advise patients to wait at least 3 months after cessation of breast feeding. Variants in the breast anatomy and physiology will usually return to normal after that amount of time. The breast size should be back to normal or your new normal at this time.

How Long After Breast-feeding Can I Get Breast Implants?

A general answer is to wait at least 3-6 months post breast feeding before entertaining the idea of a breast augmentation. This amount of time is necessary for the breasts to settle down.

Breast Augmentation after Breast Feeding

Typically I advise my patients to wait at least 3 to 6 months after they stop breastfeeding, this will allow for the breast tissue to settle down from lactating and the breast to reach the final post partum size. Some women can still express a small amount of milk up to 9 months after breast feeding. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options further. Best of luck, hope this helped.

Breast augmentation after breast feeding

Nine months after breast feeding is plenty of time to wait to proceed with breast augmentation. In general, most plastic surgeons will recommend waiting 3-6 months after finishing breast feeding before proceeding with the placement of breast implants. Being able to still express a small amount of milk this long after stopping breast feeding is normal. That may continue for several months still. It should not affect your decision to proceed with surgery. ... more

Breast surgery after pregnancy

If you are considering breast enhancement surgery, i would definitely recommend waiting until you are completely finished lactating. However, consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. However, 9 months is usually a good amount of time after breast-feeding to have breast surgery. Additional advice would be to wait on you having surgery until you are done having children. Good luck!

You may proceed with breast augmentation after breast feeding when engorgement is gone.

You may proceed with an augmentation now. The small amount of milk is of no consequence. I probably would recommend an inframmary approach since the milk is not sterile and with a periareolar approach there would be contamination of the implant with bacteria.

Recommended Waiting Period between Breast Feeding and Breast Augmentation

The consideration has to do with the fact that the breast milk ducts are not totally sterile and that placing implants through this environment may be associated with a slightly higher rate of capsular contracture and implant infection. The generally recommended waiting period between end of breast feeding and a breast augmentation is between 3 and 6 months. At 9 months, you should be able to go ahead and have the procedure. Dr. P. Aldea