I had a c-section 3 months ago (June 30th 2015). How long do I have to wait for a breast reduction?

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I'm 5'0 feet 200 pounds and my bra size is a 42 h.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us and congratulations on your child.I recommend you to wait until you finish your breast feeding. If you arent going to breast feed i suggest to perform the breast reduction surgery at least two months after the c-section surgery. Kind regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Jonathan Amspacher, MD · Answer

You should probably wait until you're at least 4 to 6 months out from the last time that you were breast-feeding or gave birth.  Also if your body mass index is below 36 you will have a lower risk of complications with your surgery  and you will be a safer candidate for anesthesia.  If you lose weight after breast reduction, you run the risk of losing weight from your breast  and ending up with a flat pancake or ptotic breast  and you will lose the lifting benefit of a breast reduction.

Michael D. Cohen, MD · Answer

First, congratulations on the birth. Considering breast reduction one should wait at least 6-12 weeks after cessation of breast feeding. I would also strongly advise that a return to a pre pregnancy weight or even close might ensure a more stable and long lasting outcome. Being anxious to do the surgery early might yield an acceptable result but with further weight loss the breasts could change in size and shape. Also  consider how soon if ever, you might be having another child. It's probably best to wait until you are finished having babies to do this type of  surgery.

Chuma Chike-Obi, MD · Answer

I would wait at least 6 months after childbirth or breastfeeding, if you decided to breastfeed.  I also have my patients get as close to their ideal weight as possible (body mass index of 30 or less) because this dramatically increases the chances of a successful complication-free surgical experience.  A personal trainer and a nutritionist can be extremely helpful in this regard.Good luck.

Gary W. Cox, MD · Answer

Hi.  In general you would be good to go after you are no longer nursing and your breasts have returned to a baseline state.  Schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon as soon as you are ready.

I had a c-section 3 months ago (June 30th 2015). How long do I have to wait for a breast reduction?

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Answer: At least 6 months

Answer: At least 6 months

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I had a c-section 3 months ago (June 30th 2015). How long do I have to wait for a breast reduction?

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Answer: At least 6 months

Answer: At least 6 months

Answer: It varies

Answer: It varies

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