How soon after giving birth can I get a breast lift?

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A: Breast lift after giving birth

By Jack Gelman, MD - Frankfort Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: Should wait 6 months after pregnancy for breast lift

By Sam Speron, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Breast Surgery after Pregnancy

By Trevor M. Born, MD - Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: 6 months.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: Depends on weight loss

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: don't rush

By Steven Teitelbaum, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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... more

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

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

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... more

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

By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: At least 6 months after birth

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Wait 6 months

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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.

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