How long after breast feeding can I get a breast lift/implants?

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How long do I need to wait after finishing breastfeeding to have a consult regarding breast lift and implants? My daughter is currently 17 months old and I am weaning her at the moment.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on experience and lack of hard data, most plastic surgeons would suggest waiting few months (4-8) after discontinuing breast feeding. However, there are patients that may have significant amount of milk in breast tissue even 2 years after giving birth and not breast feeding at all? Although breast lift surgery can be done safely despite of milk, placement of implant may hypothetically increase risk of infection or capsular contracture.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
I recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic
 surgeon after making sure you are done 
breastfeeding , to talk about your goals and concerns.
Good luck :)

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

In general, it is recommended that you wait 3 to 6 months after breastfeeding before having any elective breast surgery.  Also, my patients are required to have a mammogram prior to any breast lift. Consult with a highly experienced board certified plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation.

Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I like to have my patients wait six months or so to allow for complete involution or return of the breast to the pre-pregnant size. Also, I have found that the vascularity of the breast is much larger soon after breast-feeding and would take many months for the caliber of these blood vessels to return to normal. Hope that's helpful.

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