Can I get breast implant while breast feeding?

Question

My little boy is 2 still breast fed my boobs are back to my normal size & shape can I get breast implants

Josh Olson, MD · Answer

I would not recommend that for a couple of reasons. Your breast is engorged and cutting through those breast ducts may lead to unnecessary contamination of the implant. This may increase your risk of capsular contracture although no studies confirm this. The second reason is that your breast will change significantly once your are done breastfeeding and you may be unhappy with the size and/or shape of your breast after. Be patient and enjoy your natural breast augmentation with swollen milks glands. Good luck!

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

The simple answer is no. The risk of complications would be significant. Most plastic surgeons would suggest that you wait a minimum of 3 months after you stop breast feeding to have an elective breast cosmetic procedure.I
would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should
discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert
Singer, MD  FACS

La
Jolla, California

Steven Vath, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. You need to wait 3-6 months after you finish breast feeding before you have a breast augmentation.  This is typically enough time for your glands and breast tissue to shrink to the size they will be post partum.

Craig W. Colville, MD, FACS · Answer

You should wait 3-6 months after you finish breast feeding to get implants. You have to wait for the milk to dry and for the breasts to return to normal or to turn into their "new normal". Pregnancy and breast feeding can affect the breasts differently each time you have a child so it's best to wait so the surgeon can evaluate your breasts 3-6 months after breastfeeding stops because until then there is no way to be sure of what your breast tissue will be like or how your results will turn out.

Brian K. Brzowski, MD, FACS · Answer

The risk of problems is too high if you are currently breast feeding.  Of all the potential problems that you could experience, having the implant bathed in milk leaking through the breast gland would be the worst in my opinion.  Additionally, you may see further volume changes after you stop breast feeding.  If this change is significant enough, you could conceivably wish to exchange your implants for a different size.Give yourself time and don't be in a hurry.  You really want things to go well and reduce your risk of problems.

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Can I get breast implant while breast feeding?

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Answer: Implants After Breastfeeding

Answer: Implants After Breastfeeding

Answer: Not a good idea.

Answer: Not a good idea.

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