Waiting to get pregnant after breast reduction surgery?

How long should I wait to get pregnant after breast reduction surgery?

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A: How long to wait after breast reduction to get pregnant?

Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD

Hi Jan, I agree with everything already said. I would add that if you know that you are actively trying to get pregnant, I would consider putting off the surgery until after the pregnancy. If this is going to be your last pregnancy, consider waiting until after the pregnancy as pregnancy can affect the results... more

A: Pregnancy after breast reduction

Lavinia Chong, MD

Some women choose to have breast reduction, before they complete their families because they are inconvenienced by the weight of their breasts. Although it's a medium sized surgery, the relief of musculoskeletal, in particular shoulder strap, pain is almost immediate.  Also the reduced breast volume has... more

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