How Long Do I Have to Wait After Having a Lumpectomy to Have Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question.

I would suggest that you wait at least 6 months before considering reconstruction. At that point, the involved breast will likely have reached a “steady state”;  the appearance of the breasts and the asymmetry present can be evaluated more precisely. Breast reconstruction with implants may or may not be indicated depending on your examination at that time. In other words, given the likely contour “informally” after lumpectomy,  breast implants alone may not adequately improve the breast asymmetry present.

When the time is right, in person consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be helpful to you.

Best wishes.

Given the circumstances of your procedure and hematoma, I would wait a minimum of 6 months but it might be better to wait a year before having breast procedures including augmentation and correction of asymmetry. To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.  I hope this helps.

breast augmentation after breast biopsy, lumpectomy or other surgery is possible:


wait 3 months minimum for tissue to soften and heal

6-12 months is better.

make sure there are no oncology issues to be concerned about ie radiation , chemo