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Breast Augmentation During Menstrual Period

asked 3 years ago by imadvice in New York
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 3,916 times
Tags: menstruation, period

Hi doctors, Could you let me know from a surgeon's perspective, are there any cons from operating on a patient (breast reconstruction / augmentation) right around when the patient's period /menstrual cycle is due?

Would it affect the aesthetic results when tissues are a bit different and possibly tender around that period of time?

7 answers to Breast Augmentation During Menstrual Period

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Effect of menstrual cycle on surgery

This is an outstanding question and one that I have thought about frequently but for which I can find no definitive answer. Common sense would tell you that there is an increased risk of complications if you are operating on a swollen tender gland. But to tell you the truth I could find no research supporting this. To some degree, it is largely conjecture. If there is a surgeon who is aware of this, please communicate this to me. If patients ask me, I tell them that it makes sense to... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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If possible, wait until your menstrual period is done

When all is said and done, it should not affect the aesthetic result. However, while a woman has her menstrual period during surgery, there is an increased chance of bleeding. I generally advise my patients to wait until their menstrual period is done. Usually most women schedule their surgery based on other factors. Hope this helps.
Andrew Y. Kleinman, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon
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Recommend waiting until after your period

Although this is variable, the breast tissue become engorged and sometimes painful during menstruation. This could cause increased bleeding, swelling, and pain as well post-operatively. If your breasts change significantly, it could also effect the decisions about technique or size of implants if performing a reduction, lift, or augmentation. If your breasts do not change significantly, then it might be ok to do procedures then but certainly communicate with your surgeon.
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation During Menstrual Period

Breast Surgery is one of the most common procedures I do, especially Breast Augmentation. Over more than a 25 yrs I have often operated on women during their menstrual period and I have not found it to be a problem . Although many women do have some breast swelling associated with their periods it is not enough to pick the wrong implant size. It is not an uncommon to do breast surgery including augmentation during a menstrual cycle. My experience even in women as... more
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Best to have breast implants after your period.

Hi. The worst time to have breast implants is before your period, when your breasts are swollen. There is more blood flow in your breasts then and the surgery can be a little bloodier and more difficult.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast surgery and menstrual cycle

I have performed surgery on patients during their menstrual cycle. Personally, I have not found it any different than at other times, although some say there may be a slight increased risk of bleeding.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Better to avoid that period but not necessary

If you were measured and the implant size picked while out of that period, the result will not be affected. You will have more swelling and tenderness, but only temporarily. My preference is to avoid that period for surgery.
Antoine A. Hallak, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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