Still Producing Breast Milk. Is It Safe to Undergo a Breast Augmentation and Lift?

its been 11 months that i havent been breastfeeding now, but i still have breast milk. after giving birth in a 1 yr period i lost around140 pounds.. maybe that has something to do with it?

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I would not recommend that you undergo a breast augmentation while you are still lactating

In my breast-feeding patients, I have them wait a minimum of three months after any discharge, before performing a breast augmentation. There's a possibility of increased infection and other risks including capsular contracture. If you are still lactating months after you've stopped breast-feeding, then you may need to see an endocrinologist regards to your prolactin level.

Breast Augmentation after Breast Feeding

If you have stopped breast feeding for several months, it is probably appropriate to proceed with a breast augmentation despite the fact that you are still producing breast milk. If you are making copious amounts, I would encourage a check with a gynocologist or primary caregiver. If it is a small amount, you may be able to proceed with a breast augmentation nevertheless. The best incision would most likely be under the breast fold, and not around the nipple to decrease the risk of... more

Lactation and Breast Augmentation

I would wait at least three months after lactation has ceased before having a breast augmentation. You may also need a mastopexy due to the weight loss. Your breast size may shrink after you stop lactating and you may need a larger implant. 11 months of lactation after breast feeding and I agree that you need to visit with your OB/Gyn or endocrinologist. Good Luck Leo Lapuerta Jr. MD Triple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Persistent milk production

You should check with your ob/gyn as to why you are still producting milk 11 months after stopping breastfeeding. I would hold off on the augmentation until this is resolved.

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Don't be in a hurry to get breast surgery after breast feeding.

Congratulations on achieving such a significant weight loss after your pregnancy. You should speak to your family doctor or OB/Gyn about your persistent milk production this long after you stopped breast feeding. It is important for the breast to not be undergoing change at the time of planning cosmetic breast surgery. It is also important to postpone surgery if you are considering more children. Once your weight has been stable for several months and your breast is no longer producing... more

Breast augmentation and breast feeding

Although different plastic surgeons may not agree how long after the breast stops producing milk it is safe to place breast implants almost all will agree not to do so while the breast is producing milk. The risk of milk collecting around the implant causing problems is too great to make it worthwhile. This is different from having a baby and breastfeeding sometime after having breast implants placed. I do not think the weight loss has anything to do with your continued production of breast... more

It's better to wait...

You should wait until you stop lacation and the breast goes back to a pre pregnancy shape. This may take 4-6 months after stopping lactation. If your concern was that you are still producing milk long after you stop breast feeding then I would recomment you see your OB to have it checked. In general it is better to have breast augmentation and lift few months after you completley stop producing milk.

Lactation and Breast Augmentation

You should wait until your lactation has stopped completely for 3-6 months and your weight is stable. If the lactation does not cease soon, you should have it evaluated by your gynecologist.

Still Producing Breast Milk. Is It Safe to Undergo a Breast Augmentation and Lift?

I would request a clearance from a endocrine/ OB/GYN doctor before doing an implant (foreign body). It is a what if issue. What if you have an implant and get an infection from the lactating effect??? From MIAMI

Lactation during a breast lift

After 11 months you should be 'done' so a visit with your OB might be in order if you are still producing breast milk. Any breast stimulation can prolong lactation so be sure to consider all causes. You can have a breast lift if you are at the end of lactation, but the breast implant is not a good risk because of contamination and capsule contracture, and the possible development of a milk 'cyst' called a galactocoel. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd more