Can I get a boob job while breastfeeding?

You will need to wait six months before undergoing a breast augmentation after stoppingbreastfeeding. The size of your breasts will be affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding and willnot return to their normal size for several months. Once your breasts have settled back intotheir normal size and appearance, you are able to undergo a breast augmentation.You will also want to wait until your breast have been restored to their natural size in order todetermine exactly what size implants to receive. Deciding your breast implant size based onyour enlarged breasts while breastfeeding does not provide an accurate measurement and willresult in unfavorable results. Schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon inyour area to learn more. Hope this helps!

You’ll need to wait about 6 months after you’ve stopped breastfeeding before considering breast augmentation. This is because milk production affects the shape and size of your breasts, and your results won’t last once you stop breastfeeding. You should wait for your breasts to return to as close to their pre-pregnancy state as possible so you can have predictable, longer lasting results.

It is best to wait at least 3-6 months after you are finished breast feeding and the size and shape of your breast is stable post breast feeding as many changes happen to your breasts while breast feeding. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Regards, 

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  I recommend waiting until you are finished breastfeeding for six months prior to having a breast augmentation.   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.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

It is best to have a breast augmentation once you have stopped breast feeding and your breasts have returned to baseline. This will allow the procedure to be done most accurately and safely.

I recommend to my patients that they should get a breast augmentation after they are done breastfeeding.  You want to make sure all the milk is out and the breast size is not changing anymore.  Otherwise, it's hard to pick a correct size for you and you may be disappointed in the outcome.  Also, the milk in the breasts can lead to complications like infection or capsular contracture. 

Brittany.   I am afraid that you need to complete breast-feeding and then wait 3 to 6 months before considering breast augmentation surgery. Seek the advice of a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area once you have completed your breast feeding. Good luck.

When you are breast feeding, your breasts are fuller than they normally are and if you get an augmentation the size will be inaccurate. Also, your breasts are more sensitive and the milk in the glands may affect the surgery. It is best to wait until the breasts have returned to their normal size after you stop lactating to have surgery. 

Dear brittanyk24,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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi Brittany,
You should wait until you are done with breast feeding and your breast shape stabilizes before undergoing a breast augmentation.  You breasts are going to change in size, droopiness and shape during the breast feeding process. All of those changes can change the surgical plan. Good luck and congratulations on the new baby!
Dr. Lee