How long after pregnancy/nursing should I wait to have a breast lift and fat transfer procedure?

Hi.. thank you for the question... To have a Breast treatment after breast feed you have to wait at least 3 months after stop the breast feed. For the liposuction and fat transfer.. at least 3 months after pregnancy.

The first question to ask yourself is whether or not you are going to want to have more children. You should be done with having kids before undergoing cosmetic surgery. Mad far as timing of the surgery is concerned, you should be close to your target pre pregnancy weight and not be nursing for a few months. Best of luck!

I believe it is best to get back to your prepregnancy weight before doing plastic surgery.  You also need to have stopped breast feeding for several months before breast surgery to allow your breast size to return to normal and your milk to dry up.

Thank you for your question.  You will need to wait until all your milk is completely dried up after you stop nursing before having any type of elective breast surgery.  This is typically 2-6 months after you completely stop nursing, but it is different for everyone.  You will know when your milk is dried out when you are no longer able to express any milk from your breasts.Regarding the fat transfer surgery, you will need to have an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss this.  They will be able to tell you if you are candidate for the procedure and also if you are able to do them at the same time or separately. 

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help
you. It is important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be
your best resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation,
and concerns.

Having said that, I ask that mothers wait 4-6 months after the cessation of
breast feeding. If they can not express anything from their breasts at 4 months
then they can go then. If you do not breast feed, then it will take at least a
few months to have your breasts return to a new baseline.
Best wishes

I usually have patients wait until they get down to their pre pregnancy weight and are no l longer breast feeding and their breasts have involuted.

Hi, Laylaellan.  Thanks for your questions.  With any elective, cosmetic surgery, you should wait until you reach your stable, goal weight and until you are ready mentally, physically, and socially.  It would be better if you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon to be evaluated in-person.  Your plastic surgeon will be able to assess your better and to give you a more educated, accurate treatment plan based on his/her examination of you. Given that you had two kids, you would have some degree of diastasis recti and excess skin/fat, you would benefit from tummy tuck.  Best regards. 

Congratulations on your pregnancy and thanks
for sharing your question



The best time for your lift is 2-3
months after you have stopped breast feeding, and your breast have lost the
hormonal breast tissue growth. Doing your lift while your breasts are engorged
might change over time requiring a second lift.



The fat grafting to your buttock can be
done any time. Ideally, before you loose the extra pregnancy fat.



Finally, make sure that you have a
consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes in after
weight loss surgery.



Wishing you the best in your journey