How Soon Can I Have a Second Breast Enlargement?

Technically, you could have another breast augmentation the day after you did the first one.  In reality, however, it is probably good to wait three to six months before doing so.  I generally don't look at the final results of a breast augmentation procedure before then because the tissue is still changing, swelling is going away, and the implants are settling.  It also gives you a chance to mentally/emotionally adjust to the new size.  I find that a lot of patients initially think that they are too big.  After about two or three months they are happy with their size.  Six months after surgery, they may want to go bigger.  With that in mind, I would advise you to be patient before making the decision to return to surgery.

Hello. Technically you can have a second breast enlargement as soon as you know you are unhappy with your current size. That being said I would advise you to give your implants time to settle and see your final result before doing so. Many times Patients aren’t happy with there size at first but get use to the implants and love them later on.

Jaime Perez, MD
Breast Augmentation Specialist
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa

Generally, it is best to wait at least three months before any revisional breast surgery.  Ideally, if you can wait more than 6 months, the tissues will be even more settled from the original surgery.  Some of this depends on what the reason for the second surgery is for.

I also would recommend waiting at least six months. That way your breasts have finished healing. Good luck.

I usually like to have my patients wait approximately 6 months before having a secondary breast augmentation.  This allows ample time for all post-surgical swelling to decrease and gives me a safe time frame for re-operation.