Can I get a breast lift w/ implants if milk still comes out when I squeeze?

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I stopped breastfeeding 6.5 months ago and have not had any stimulation to my breast at all in those 6/5 months. I want to have surgery for my breasts asap, but when I squeeze my nipples a little droplet of milk still comes out. If I were to have surgery now, would this be a problem?

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

It will be safe as long as the implants are placed prior to the breast lift, and that they're placed through an inframammary incision with your nipples covered with sterile adhesive covers. To be clear, it would be one operation, but the order of procedures is implants first and secured in place, then lift. Some women can express fluid from their nipples for many years.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Speak to your plastic surgeon about your surgery. Each one is a bit different.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I recommend my patients to wait six weeks after stopping breastfeeding before having breast implant surgery, so  approximately 6 months. I recommend you to wait longer if you are still lactating. Best wishes.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Sensible5546,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Some women will always make a tiny bit of milk when the breasts and/or nipples squeezed. However, you should be able to have surgery now.

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