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How Soon After Giving Birth Can I Get a Breast Lift?

asked 2 years ago by maia0x0x in chicago
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 2,645 times
Tags: breasts

I have no plans to breastfeed and won't be having another pregnancy.

16 answers to How Soon After Giving Birth Can I Get a Breast Lift?

Breast lift after childbirth

3-6 months after breast feeding is done, or when the breasts fully stabilize, is a reasonable time period in my opinion. It isn't wise to operate on a "moving target". It would be unfortunate to design a wonderful surgery, only to see the breasts continue to deflate afterwards and give a suboptimal result. So if the breasts are actively still diminishing in size, it is best to wait until they have stabilized completely.

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

At least 6 months after birth

Wait at least 6 months before having the procedure. If by chance you do breast feed, wait until 6 months after you finish breast feeding to allow the breast to settle down. A breast lift after pregnancy is very common, can be performed safely and if you desire a bit more fullness, an augmentation can be performed at the same time. Good luck and congrats! Dr. Salemy

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Wait 6 months

It is good to wait at least 6 months for the tissues to fully recover and for your life to settle after the birth of a child. At that point, it would be fine to proceed. Just pick a plastic surgeon who is a great sculptor of the breasts as not all are equal.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Timing of breast lift after pregnancy

The period after pregnancy in which the body is still under the influence of increased female hormones is called the puerperal period. This can last from 3 to 6 mos. and can have significant effects on the breast. I advise my patients to wait.until it is over.

Barry H. Dolich, MD
Bronx Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift Timing after Pregnancy

Hi there- Because the hormonal changes of pregnancy affect the breast glands for some time after delivery, and because the skin of the breasts will take time to contract after the natural engorgement subsides, it would be in your best interests to wait at least 3-6 months after delivery to have your surgery. Also, be sure you don't want to have more babies, as further pregnancy will likely cause you to lose much of the benefit of the lift and require a touch up of the operation... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Breast surgery post

After pregnancy, the breasts change significantly. If you have made the decision to not breastfeed and do not plan on other pregnancies, I recommend waiting atleast 6 months or until you are done lactating to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon regarding a breast lift. You may want implants to achieve more volume or perkiness as well. If that is the case, your surgeon will let you know if you are a candidate for both procedures to be done at one time. I suggest bringing in... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Wait 4 to 6 months after breast-feeding before breast surgery

After pregnancy and breast-feeding, a woman's body has undergone significant changes. You are best served by waiting 4 to 6 months after pregnancy or after breast-feeding before considering a breast surgery. This amount of time will allow you to fully enjoy your baby and let your body recover from the significant changes from pregnancy. This will also help you get long-lasting results as the surgery is performed at your final body shape and not while your body is in... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Wait for breast lift after pregnancy

I would wait at least 6 months to a year after a pregnancy before underoing surgery to lift your breasts. You would like to have your weight down to your ideal pre-pregnancy size before having it done.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift after giving birth

I recommend waiting a full 6 months prior to breast lift after giving birth. You really want the breasts to be settled into their new shape and size. A good bra will help while you wait. Best of luck.

Jack Gelman, MD
Frankfort Plastic Surgeon

Should wait 6 months after pregnancy for breast lift

Hi, Thank you for your question. You should technically wait three months after you have had a baby, but I would recommend waiting at least six months. Your body goes through a lot of changes and stages when you are pregnant and have a baby. Give your body time to settle down and restore itself. Plus this will allow you time to bond with your baby. If you don't wait, your body will still be changing which would defeat the purpose of the breast lift. Best regards.

Sam Speron, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Surgery after Pregnancy

Dear MaiaOxOx This is a very good question with lots of different answers- as you can see!! The most logical is when your breasts and body stop changing- they have reached an eqilibrium and the surgeon can then plan the shaping of your breasts with good confidence that the surgical result is what you are looking for. The lifting surgery can be combined with- reduction in size, increase in size- using an implant or your own fat (know as fat grafting). With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD... more

Trevor M. Born, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

6 months.

Hi! In New York, we like to wait 6 months after delivery to do a breast lift or any elective surgery. It is best to let all of your hormones return to normal.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Depends on weight loss

Breast size often changes with pregnancy. Therefore, you'll have to wait until you are back to your prepregnancy size or to the weight that you are happy with. Having the lift done before you have achieved your ideal weight will leave you with less than a perfect result.

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

www.hessplasticsurgery.com

Don't rush

Don't rush it. Enjoy your baby. Having a child has a high metabolic demand on a mother and give your body a chance to rebuild and strengthen itself. You should wait a minimum of 3 months after weaning. Some say 6 months. The reason for the difference of opinion is that no one knows for sure. But you do want to wait for your breasts to settle down, to stop changing, and for your body weight to settle before proceeding.

Steven Teitelbaum, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

At least 3 months, but better if you wait 6 months

Even if you are not breast feeding after you deliver, your breasts will still change in size and shape. In addition, you need to bond with your new child!! It is recommended that you wait at least 3 months before having a breast lift. In most patients, I prefer a 6 month wait. Congratulations on your pregnancy/delivery!

Sirish Maddali, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Wait until breast milk production stops and breasts are smaller before breast lift

Usually 6 months is required for the breast gland to atrophy or involute after pregnancy if you dont breast feed. The breast atrophies and becomes smaller which allows the breast skin to sag. You do not wnat this to happen after you have had your lift. I would wait 6 months at least, preferably a year. See before and after photos of breast lift and augmentation.