How Long After Breast Feeding Can One Get a Boob Job?

Hi There,

 My experience is that it takes a few months( at least 3 months)for the breasts  to settle down once you stop, especially if you gained a lot of breast volume through pregnancy and breast feeding.  Here are some considerations:

1.  are you finished having more children and breast feeding for good?

2.  is your nipple position above or below the breast crease?

3.  what are your goals, the result you wish to achieve?

4.  how much did your breasts change with your first child?

5   are you at your normal weight or expect to lose more?

6.  do you have stretch marks on your breasts?

Your responses to those questions are very important because it's one thing to want a breast augmentation and it's another to determine if that operation is the right one for you.  Here are some tips:

1.  define your goals

2.  learn if breast augmentation will deliver those goals

3.  explore your options and make sure you make the right choice!

Thanks for asking, Dr. Ellen

 

I would wait a minimum of at least 3 or more months after stopping breast feeding and milk production. Your breast size should be stable. Breast Augmentation may cause temporary milk production.

Thank you for submitting your question. I tell my patients to wait a miniumim of 6 months after they complete breast feeding before they undergo breast surgery. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best Wishes