How soon after I quit breastfeeding can I have surgery like Tummy Tuck?

Typically, it can be 3-6 months for breast involution, etc. For tummy tuck without any breast surgery, it can be much sooner. Usually, breast feeding helps with weight loss and flattening of tummy.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations. 

Generally speaking, you should wait at least 6 months after you’ve stopped breastfeeding before considering undergoing cosmetic surgery. This allows your body to gradually return to as close to your pre-pregnancy state as possible, making your results more predictable.

Six months would be a reasonable time to wait after cessation of breastfeeding before pursuing a a TT. Best to return to your pre-pregnancy weight six months before having the TT.   Be sure that you have a good support system to help with the baby as you will not be able to do any strenuous lifting for 4-6 weeks after surgery. 

Thanks for your question. It is recommended to wait at least 3 to 6 months after breastfeeding to have cosmetic surgery. The best person to advice you will be your specific surgeon. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Thank you for your question. I personally recommend my patients wait 3-6 months after breast feeding before having surgery as you need to wait for your weight to stabilize. I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon in person to discuss your aesthetic goals. Good luck!Kamran Azad, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question. You want to be at a stable weight after your pregnancy, and wait about 3-6 from when you finish nursing to have surgery. Be sure to schedule a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Mommy makeover is one of the most patient pleasing surgeries performed. However, you want to be sure you are finished having children before having a tummy tuck. You should wait about 6 months after you quit nursing to have surgery. be sure to contact a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  I recommend waiting 3-6 months after finishing breastfeeding before having a tummy tuck.  This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  

Best wishes and good luck.


Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
 

albertc1920Mommy Makeover Surgery is a great way to recover your pre pregnancy body, and carries a high level of patient satisfaction. I tailor each Mommy Makeover procedure to my patients' particular needs. Most include Tummytuck, with or without liposuction to flank and thigh regions and breast lift, with or without implants. It is best to wait at least 6-9 months after your final pregnancy, to allow your body to recover from the pregnancy and allow you to lose as much of the weight gained as possible during that time. If breast feeding, you must wait at least 3-6 months to pass once breast feeding has ceased. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good Luck!

You'll want to be at least six months post partum and three to six months after cessation of breastfeeding before considering a Mommy Makeover. This gives your body time to heal and return to a stable state. At that time you can schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.