How long can I wait to have a breast reduction after hysterectomy?

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I am having a hysterectomy (TLH) on Oct 23. I would like to have a breast reduction over the xmas break, so around 2 months later. I'm healthy, exercise regularly and 39 years old. Is this safe for me to have surgeries this close together?

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

I would wait 1-2 months after hysterectomy.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear beanskubena,most plastic surgeons would recommend you to wait at least 3-6 months before considering a surgery. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon and gynecologist.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You should get input from the surgeon who performs your hysterectomy and from the surgeon you have selected for the BR.  I typically recommend three to six months between surgeries.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

The length of time after a hysterectomy until you can have breast reduction depends on a few factors, the most important ones being the recommendations of your ob-gyn and the plastic surgeon who will be performing the procedure. Your health and post-operative course after the hysterectomy will also influence this. In general, if you are healthy and your postoperative course is totally uneventful, my recommendations would be to wait 3 to 6 months which allows you to recuperate, heal and maximize your nutritional state for the breast reduction.Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and there is no fixed recommendation other then the opinion of your chosen gynecologist.  In point of fact if in good health both procedures could be done together!  But getbyour gyno' opinion.Dr Corbin

How long can I wait to have a breast reduction after hysterectomy?

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