How long after having a breast lift do you have to wait before getting implants?

I appreciate your question.





I would recommend that you wait 3-6 months between procedures to allow your body adequate time to recover and heal.  Discuss with your surgeon.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.





Best of luck!





Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute



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Thanks for your question.  This will vary depending on your situation and surgeon's preferences.  In my practice, there are some patients that I delay between the lift and implant.  These are usually patients with very significant ptosis (sagging) like massive weight loss patients.   I typically recommend the patient wait 3-6 months between the surgeries.  This allows the swelling to subside and the breast to settle into its shape.  Good luck.  

Thank you for the question. In my practice, the second stage breast augmentation procedure schedule is individualized, based on how this healing process proceeds.  In other words, it is important that all incision lines and underlying tissues be well-healed. Usually, the breast augmentation procedure can be performed somewhere between 3 to 6 months after the initial breast lifting procedure. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.