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Can I Get a Breast Lift While Pregnant?

asked 1 year ago by gastonia in gastonia,nc
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 343 times
Tags: pregnancy

I just found out im pregnant and was planning to have a breast lift reduction combo and i want to know if i can still do that being pregnant?

17 answers to Can I Get a Breast Lift While Pregnant?

+3

Breast lift not during pregnancy

Not a good idea to do a breast lift during pregnancy.  You should wait until the breast goes through all of the anticipated changes of pregnancy and once they've stopped and stabilized, then its time to look into a lift.
Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+3

NO

No, No, No, and No. Not only will your breast change greatly, you will place the baby at risk.  You can expect a pregnancy test at time of pre-op, so no getting around it.
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast surgery while pregnant?

NO WAY.  Your breasts will change a lot during and after pregnancy.  You are putting your unborn baby at risk having surgery while pregnant.  You are putting yourself at risk for excess bleeding because the breasts are very vascular during pregnancy and lactation.  If any tells you this is a good idea, run the other way. Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.sowdermd.com

+2

No surgery

Please do not have an elective procedure while you are pregnant.  Please speak to your Ob/gyn to discuss the risks to your unborn child.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

tarrantplasticsurgery.com

+2

Surgery while pregnant

Performing any non-urgent surgery while you are pregnant is not a good idea.  For a breast lift in particular, you should wait until after you stopped breast feeding and your breasts have stopped changing (from breastfeeding)
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

+2

Wait until after you deliver

I know you are excited to have your breast surgery but you should wait until after you deliver.  This will give you the best result as well because pregnancy can change your breasts and make them bigger or smaller afterwards!  Good luck!
Bivik Rajnikant Shah, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift while pregnant

In a word, "No". You should not undergo any type of elective surgery while pregnant. Wait until after delivery and breastfeeding before having anything done to your breasts.
Ann F. Reilley, MD

Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon
+2

Prengant and breast surgery

You absolutely cannot have breast surgery while you are pregnant. It could cause undue harm for the fetus.  Wait until you are no longer pregnant.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+2

Anesthesia and pregnancy do not mix

If you are pregnant, you cannot have a cosmetic surgical procedure under an anesthetic- so no- you cannot get a breast lift or other cosmetic procedure done during your pregnancy.
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
+2

Can I Get a Breast Lift While Pregnant?

Regardinfg: "Can I Get a Breast Lift While Pregnant? I just found out im pregnant and was planning to have a breast lift reduction combo and i want to know if i can still do that being pregnant?" No ethical Plastic surgeon or Anesthesiologist would put a pregnant woman through an elective operation. Subjecting your baby to the medications used in surgery may permanently damage the child's body and its development. For this reason, we routinely obtain a pregnancy test on... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift during pregnancy- not safe

Undertaking elective cosmetic breast surgery during pregnancy is not safe. Because of the potential risks to the mother and the unborn baby, only emergency/life or limb saving surgery should be considered during pregnancy. Furthermore, your breasts have changed, and will continue to change during and after pregnancy. It is a good idea to wait about one year after you stop breast feeding (or if you do not breast feed, one yoear after the delivery of your baby) before undergoing breast lift... more
David Greenspun, MD, MSc

New York Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift or reduction while pregnant or nursing

I would NOT advise getting a breast lift while being pregnant for several reasons including the potential effects on your fetus as well as the dramatic changes your breast could undergo. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift during pregancy is a no go.

Getting any cosmetic surgery done during pregnancy is not advisable.  The stress of surgery and anesthesia can have adverse effects on the fetus.  If you have surgery and find that you were in the window period( which is the time between getting pregnant and the test becoming positive), then please discuss your options with your OB/GYN. During and after pregnancy whether or not you breast feed your breasts will undergo significant changes.  Nobody can predict what... more
Anire Okpaku, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
+2

No cosmetic surgery while pregnant!!!

Of course you can't do that!  It isn't safe to expose your baby to anesthesia and your breasts might be totally different aftre having the child anyway from what they are now. 
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Surgery during Pregnancy?

No elective surgery should be performed while you are pregnant. I would suggest you wait until at least 3 months after you have stopped breast-feeding ( if you choose to do so) and seek consultation with a well experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift

I think you know the answer to this one.   NO you must wait for the pregnancy to be over.  After a few months you can consider having the surgery.  Please check with you plastic surgeon and get specific advice. 
Jay H. Ross, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast surgery during pregnancy - bad idea

The answer is no.  there is no reason to proceed with elective surgery on the breast while you are pregnant.  please wait until you have delivered and finished breast feeding.  Your breasts will likely change after this pregnancy and you will need to be re-evaluated by your plastic surgeon in the future.
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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