Can I get my nipple pierced after Breast Augmentation? Are there any risks? How long would I have to wait to do it?

At 3 weeks post-op, your
breasts are still in a recovery phase and need time to completely heal. If you
attempt to open a new wound, which is essentially what a piercing is, you run
the risk of infection and irritation. It's best to wait until you're fully
healed, which can take three months or longer, before you consider piercing
your nipple. At that time, consult with your surgeon to discuss potential risks
and to obtain a recommendation. It's better to make sure everything's in good
shape beforehand than it is to come back months later to try and correct an
issue caused by a new piercing.

In general, I recommend that my patients do not have nipple
piercings after breast augmentation surgery as this could potentially cause
issues with injuring the milk ducts and increase the risk of infection
somewhat. That being said, if this is a very important goal for patients, it is
certainly something they can do at their own discretion. I would advise that
patients wait at least a few months after their surgery before having the piercing
to minimize infection risks. If you have loss of sensation in one of your nipples,
it is likely to last for a few months and will probably reduce the discomfort
of having the nipples pierced. If the sensation comes back sooner than that, I
would still advise waiting to maximum overall safety.

The
number of women with nipple piercings seems to be increasing.We ocassionally see women who request nipple
piercings following breast augmentation surgery.Under these circumstances, safety should be
everyone’s first priority. For
this reason, nipple piercing should be delayed for at least 3 to 6 months
following breast augmentation.This
hopefully minimizes the potential for infections within the breast ductal
system.Infection following breast
augmentation is a devastating complication that can result in loss of breast
implants.If
you’re considering nipple piercings, consultation with your plastic surgeon is
appropriate.Your surgeon should be able
to address your concerns and determine an appropriate timeline.