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?
Answer: Breast changes associated with location can affect outcomes This is a great question. I generally recommend the same for my patients as breast tissue undergoes a lot of changes once breastfeeding and lactation stops. There is reduction in the gland size and there can also be changes to the fatty tissue in the breast as well due to the hormonal changes. One of the main reasons I recommend my patients wait is that these changes can be unpredictable and the final shape and size of your breast after breastfeeding/lactating can change significantly. Operating too soon can lead to unpredictable final size/shape of your breasts if augmentation is done before these changes have occurred and your breasts have stabilized. Best of luck with your surgical journey!
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Answer: Breast changes associated with location can affect outcomes This is a great question. I generally recommend the same for my patients as breast tissue undergoes a lot of changes once breastfeeding and lactation stops. There is reduction in the gland size and there can also be changes to the fatty tissue in the breast as well due to the hormonal changes. One of the main reasons I recommend my patients wait is that these changes can be unpredictable and the final shape and size of your breast after breastfeeding/lactating can change significantly. Operating too soon can lead to unpredictable final size/shape of your breasts if augmentation is done before these changes have occurred and your breasts have stabilized. Best of luck with your surgical journey!
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Answer: Lactation and breast feeding I would agree with your plastic surgeon. Operating on breasts that are lactating can lead to development of complications such as galactoceles or cysts filled with milk.
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Answer: Lactation and breast feeding I would agree with your plastic surgeon. Operating on breasts that are lactating can lead to development of complications such as galactoceles or cysts filled with milk.
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May 3, 2024
Answer: Yes This is generally recommended. Once you’ve stopped lactating, the breasts can change in shape and if you’ve gotten surgery, your results may be negatively affected.
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May 3, 2024
Answer: Yes This is generally recommended. Once you’ve stopped lactating, the breasts can change in shape and if you’ve gotten surgery, your results may be negatively affected.
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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 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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