How Soon After Breast Reduction Can One Become Pregnant?

January 3, 2010
Asked By:mac121 in NY

I am scheduled for breast reduction in a few weeks. I am now considering having another child, since I am of older maternal age I do would not want to wait too long. My surgery will be covered by insurance and do not want to delay plans because I don't know when I will be able to rescheduled and probably will not. Although I will be happy not to go through another pregnancy with the pain of enormous breasts, I do not want to interfere with healing. Is it safe to become pregnant 3 months after surgery? Thanks. 

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Answer: Breast Reduction prior to pregnancy

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October 20, 2014

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June 18, 2016

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Answer: Pregnancy following reduction.

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Answer: Best to wait until after pregnancy to have breast reduction

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