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When to Stop Nursing to Have Mommy Makeover?

I live in New York and the Doctor I want to consult with is in Orlando. I do not want to make several flights. I am breast feeding my fourth child and I am in dire need of a Mommy makeover: Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck etc.

How long do I need to stop nursing to consult and have surgery? I want to combine procedures. Is a virtual consultation an option? On a side note I just had EVLT done today on some veins in my legs. Will that effect how long I need to wait? Thank you in advance.

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Stopping nursing before Mommy Makeover

The hormonal and related skin (puerperal) changes after delivery continue during and after nursing. I usually wait 3 to 6 mos. before doing breast and abdominal surgery because they are especially impacted by puerperal changes. Why you would want to leave N.Y.C. to have surgery in Fla. is another question. Good results in surgeries like this require acute and long term follow up and unless you plan on staying there it makes no sense. Travelling back and forth with venous insufficiency is... more

New York to Orlando for mommy makeover

It is a very big surgery you are considering. A virtual consult is inappropriate for this degree of surgery. You and the surgeon need to meet in person and both determine that this is a relationship you both want to get into. Further, there is no need to go to Orlando when you have so many fine surgeons in NY. You would need to stay there for 2 weeks and if you had any problems later you would need to go back.

Dear New Yorker,

You would need to wait at least three months before having any type of breast surgery. You need to allow your breast shape and size to make their final change. Most surgeons will do phone consultations as long as you send photos.

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Breast feeding and mommy makeover

I would recommend waiting a couple of months to allow your breast to find their end point. Virtual consultations are possible with various procedures if pictures are provided. A physical exam before the procedure is , obviously, required. Your vein procedure is not a problem for the mommy makeover. We do take anti-thrombotic precautions to protect against vein clots in all patients. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS

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Nursing and mommy makeover

Hello, Take your time and finish nursing when its best for you and your family. Although I have out of state and out of the country patients come in for surgery it is recommended that you be near your plastic surgeon for at least a week or two following a tummy tuck. I would wait about 3 months after nursing to get surgery. All the best, Dr Repta

Timing Is Important - Plan for Your Mommy Makeover

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I generally have my patients stop breast feeding a minimum of six months before surgery. Due to the risks of flying following some types of elective surgery, I would also suggest that you research a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon closer to your home. Should a complication arise following surgery, you are going to want your surgeon to be a cab ride, not a plane ride away. best wishes!

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mariamante
13 Jan 2013

I am in the same situation and opted for the TT now, which I had on 1/3/13, and breasts later. For me it was impossible to determine exactly when I could stop breastfeeding, and plan accordingly, because my baby's needs come first. Im very glad i made that decision mostly because it was so painful, just having the TT alone with the lipo, that the breast augmentation would have been too much. I feel horribly guilty not being able to carry my baby in my arms, suddenly having her go cold turkey from what she loves would have devastated me. Hence the term post op depression. This is major surgery ladies don"t let anybody fool you. Make sure you have help!!!! Good luck.

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