How long after giving birth or having an abortion can work be done such as a breast reduction or liposuction and fat transfer?

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Jennifer Greer, MD · Answer

You're actually asking several different questions here, so I'm going to break them apart: How long after giving birth can you have a breast reduction? Your breasts need to return to their pre-pregnancy size as much as they're going to before having reduction surgery. I usually recommend patients wait 6 months after they have stopped breastfeeding. How long after giving birth can you have liposuction? You want to be as close to your pre-pregnancy weight as possible, and you need to give your body time to heal. A minimum of 6 months is necessary, longer if you are still trying to lose weight.How long after an abortion can you have breast surgery or liposuction? In my practice, I recommend my patients have a normal menstrual cycle and get clearance from their Ob-gyn prior to having elective surgery after an abortion.Hope that clears things up for you a bit.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi On_A_Mission,Once your body has stabilized, you'll be better able to assess with your Dr. your goals for the procedure. 6 Months would be a fair timeline to really maximize your long term results.Wishing you the very best with your journey!Dr. Daniel Barrett Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, Ca

Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you very much for your question.Essentially, the procedure can be done any time.  However, the farther you are out from pregnancy, the more stable your body/breast shape becomes, and it makes the surgical result more predictable and last longer.  I typically recommend waiting 6 months to allow the breasts to settle.  Best of luck!

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