I was surprised by a surgeon’s request that I stop lactating six months before breast implantation. Is this the consensus? I do still make milk, but my breast size has been stable since I stopped actually breastfeeding. Is it too dangerous to do this surgery on a lactating patient?
April 30, 2024
Answer: Lactation It's recommended that you stop breastfeeding three to six months prior to considering breast augmentation. This gives your breasts time to return to baseline. It will help you determine the correct size for augmentation as well as determine if a lift is recommended.
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April 30, 2024
Answer: Lactation It's recommended that you stop breastfeeding three to six months prior to considering breast augmentation. This gives your breasts time to return to baseline. It will help you determine the correct size for augmentation as well as determine if a lift is recommended.
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April 29, 2024
Answer: Timing of breast augmentation after pregnancy The recommendation for timing of breast augmentation after pregnancy is approximately six months after stoping lactation. This is sound advice. The change in breast size and atrophy of the breast gland due to hormonal changes is one factor for this recommendation. Additionally, infection rates as well as cyst formation risk is increased if augmentation is performed too soon. In my practice I recommend waiting 6 months. Good luck on your journey.
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April 29, 2024
Answer: Timing of breast augmentation after pregnancy The recommendation for timing of breast augmentation after pregnancy is approximately six months after stoping lactation. This is sound advice. The change in breast size and atrophy of the breast gland due to hormonal changes is one factor for this recommendation. Additionally, infection rates as well as cyst formation risk is increased if augmentation is performed too soon. In my practice I recommend waiting 6 months. Good luck on your journey.
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