Should I book a consult even though I'm still breastfeeding (trying to stop) & only occasionally?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Although you will need to wait several months after stopping breastfeeding to undergo surgery, it is always a good idea to discuss the surgical options with your plastic surgeon and get as much knowledge as possible in advance.

Milk disappears after 6 months and your breasts may be bigger, smaller and/or droopier than before pregnancy. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Dear samireson,
the ideal timing for breast augmentation when you are breastfeeding is about six months after you have completely stopped breastfeeding. You can speak and visit a board-certified plastic surgeon to further discuss your preferences and the options that are available for you, especially if you are looking forward to having another child.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello, thank you for your question. You can definitely book a consult for a lift prior to when you stop breast feeding, we typically say that the patient should be done with breast feeding for at least 6 months in order to go ahead with the actual surgery. The breasts tend to deflate a bit more and give us a more accurate skin excision. Also lowers the risk of infection if there is less breast milk. Speak to your plastic surgeon about their thoughts and concerns.

There is no problem with consulting in advance prior to surgery. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

You can book a consult at any time, but for breast surgery, you will need to wait until 6 months after you have stopped breast feeding to do surgery. Also, your breasts are not at their final shape and size, so the surgical plan could change, and you would need another consultation.

You may go for a consultation just to find the right surgeon and see how far out availability is to plan a procedure. You must stop breast feeding for at least 3 months to allow the breast to totally deflate prior to assessing true size.
You have time to finish breast feeding then seek out a board certified plastic surgeon.