When Can I Get a Breast Lift After Having Breast Implants?

What you are describing is a staged augment-mastopexy where one operation (in this case the breast augmentation) is done separately from the second operation (the breast list or mastopexy) Some surgeons prefer to perform their breast surgeries in this way because they feel it gives them more control over the final result and perhaps reduces the number of revisions. Personally I rarely would recommend a staged augment-mastopexy because of the additional cost and recovery for performing two operations instead of just one. The typical timing of a two-stage breast procedure would be to wait until the first operation had completely healed before performing the second. If a breast augmentation is done first typically it takes 2-3 months for the breast implants to settle. So at that time you would contemplate performing the lift.

Thank you for the question.  Awaiting approximately 3-6 months for further breast surgery would be a reasonable time.  These two procedures can safely
and effectively be performed in one setting, given you are healthy and
without medical comorbidities to prevent such. Staging the procedures
to have
them done at various times will likely not have any cost benefit
for you. When you combine procedures, there is often a discount that is
provided by the surgeon for multiple procedures. Also, when having
multiple procedures performed at the same time, you save on anesthesia
and facility fees, which otherwise are paid for with each individual
procedure. In addition, you may benefit by the single recovery time.
However, more importantly than the financial aspect, your plastic
surgeon will have to determine for you if the
viability of the breast as well as nipple-areolar complex may be placed
at jeopardy if done at the same time. If for this reason, it would be
wise
to stage these procedures.Certainly it is you decision as to
whether
you have your procedures performed in one or multiple stages, but your
surgeon will give his/her recommendations. Consult with a plastic
surgeon well-versed in breast surgery who will discuss and examine you,
while assisting you to decide which procedure will be the best option
for you.
Hope that this helps! Best wishes for a wonderful result!

Generally, waiting 3 months between the two surgeries alleviates concerns for compromise of the nipple areola complex.  However, waiting 6 months may be better to determine final implant position.