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Getting Married Sept 3 2011, Will I Be Ok by then if I Have a Breast Lift and Augmentations on June 23 2011?

asked 1 year ago by ltatalese
Latest answer by David Nicholas Csikai, MD
Question viewed 437 times
Tags: ptosis, pregnancy, timing, vacation

getting married Sept 3 2011 I am nervious that I will not be recovered for my wedding and honeymoon and will still have soreness and discomfort. I dont want to do anything to effect my wedding fun.Also I have no kids but we plan on it in 1-2 years. If i am already prone to ptosis, even if I get and augmentation done with a lift and I just prone to ptosis again after we are done having kids. I just dont want to wait 8 yrs before I get my breast done, I am too young to have saggy boobs.

14 answers to Getting Married Sept 3 2011, Will I Be Ok by then if I Have a Breast Lift and Augmentations on June 23 2011?

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Surgery and wedding

In general by 10 weeks you should be well healed and ready for surgery. There are cases where recovery will be slower and complications could occur but this is very rare. I would tell my patients that they should be recuperated and doing very well by the wedding.
David Nicholas Csikai, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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Augmentation mastopexy recovery.

In all likelihood, 3 months is plenty of time for recovery from an augmentation mastopexy if you have no complications from the surgery. That being said, there is a higher risk of issues from wound healing with this procedure. This risk is directly related to the amount of lift needed, size of the implant placed, and the degree of surgery to be performed. By 3 months, an uncomplicated augmentation mastopexy patient typically has no discomfort, minimal swelling, and no restrictions on... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Implant a mastopexy prior to your wedding?

There is no question after three months, all incisionsshould be healed and the result should be fine and "ready to go" for your big event. However, the real question is whether or not you should have this operation at this stage of your life. You indicated that you plan to have children anywhere 1 to 3 years after marriage. If a patient came to me and gave that in her history I would encourage her to wait until after she has completed having children before undergoing... more
John E. Sherman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Enough time for breast lift and breast implants

One can never plan on the length of time needed to correct complications. If, for instance, you were unhappy and wanted a revision, then you would not want to rush the revision just to get you healed before the event. Nevertheless, there is never a perfect time, and 3 months is as reasonable of a window as you could ask for. I would advise you to go ahead.
Neal Goldberg, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon
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Safe Time Period Between Breast Augmentation/Lift And Wedding

One of the very common questions patients have is...how much time between my surgery and a big event such as a wedding, vacation, etc. You must factor in not only time for recovery but also the chance of any complications and their management which no patient ever assumes will happen to them. My general rule is to suggest 3 months between the surgery and the desired event. This is a good safe window which may not always be needed but allows for the possibility of any postoperative... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants, breast lift

This should be enough time to have you well healed and enjoy both the wedding and honeymoon. However, there is always the possibility of a complication and that is something you must consider. In addition, it is like tryst you would need to have some additional surgery after you have children.
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Planning a breast augmentation before wedding

It seems that your timing should be just right. If everything goes well you should look great and be ready to do whatever you want by the time your wedding comes along. Normally it takes 2-3 months for the swelling to resolve and the implants to settle into their positions. As for a possible need for a future lift... as long as you don't go too big, the implants really should impact the possibility. If you need a breast lift after having children, you can do that with or without implants... more
Adam Hamawy, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon
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Concerns about breast augmentation and lift 9+ weeks before wedding

In virtually all situations, the 9+ weeks following your breast augmentation and breast lift should be adequate for healing so that you can enjoy your wedding and honeymoon without restrictions. (I have had many patients who had similar concerns like yours,had the surgery and got married without needing to reschedule or limit activities.) Of course, there is always Murphy's Law! (If you avoid going very large, your risks should also be lower.) Make sure that you also plan for... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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If I get an augmentation mastopexy by june 23 would I be ready for my wedding in september?

If there is no complications you should be ready. It only takes 6 weeks to heal from that kind of surgery. After having kids you might need a touch up lifting.
Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

Morristown Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation and lift

While in theory you should be fully recovered from an augmentation and lift within 4-6 weeks and I personally frequently perform them simultaneously, the devil is in the details. Not all augmentations and lifts are the same. In addition, the combination can produce more complications than if done separately. Only your surgeon can advise you as to the risks and recovery of your surgery. In general, the more incisions you use for the lift and the larger the implant you try to use, the higher... more
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Good to go three months after breast implants and lift

You should be well recovered and ready for your wedding and travel three n=months after a breast augmentation and breast lift. Depending on the lift pattern, the scar may still be a bit pink, but your should feel well and look well and enjoy what lies ahead. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

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Breast augmentation/lift recovery

You should be all set for your wedding with that time frame, and your breasts should have settled to their final shape by then. You may still have some occasional soreness but nothing too serious. As far as the future, your pregnancies may have a negative effect on your breast shape but your sentiments about not wanting to wait are very reasonable. Good luck with your surgery and congratulations on the wedding.
Derek Lou, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation prior to upcoming wedding - timing ?

Give yourself 3 months to fully recover from breast augmentation surgery prior to your wedding and subsequent honeymoon. You'll look great for your wedding and should be able to have fun on your honeymoon without any activity restrictions or pain issues.
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after breast augmentation and breast lift

After 3 months your breast implants will be settled and most of your soreness will be gone; you should be ok for your wedding. If you are planning on doing alot of sports or strenuous activity on your honeymoon, there still may be some discomfort. But you will look good for all your wedding photos, etc. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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