Can I Still Get a Breast Augmentation if I Can Squeeze out Tiny Drops of Breastmilk Still?

 

Most plastic surgeons would recommend that you wait at least 3 months after finishing breast feeding or even longer until you are no longer producing milk before proceeding with an elective breast surgery. The reason to wait is to diminish the risk of potential complications, including infection.

 

Keep in mind, that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of the operative procedure may not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

 

Robert Singer, MD  FACS

La Jolla, California

 

 

 

Typically, I like to wait at least 3 months after finishing breast feeding to perform any kind of breast surgery (implants and/or lift).  The reason being that you can have a higher rate of infection if there are still signs of post-pregnancy breast engorgement.  I would consult with your surgeon as soon as possible because you are still producing a small amount of milk.  Especially with implants, you want to limit their exposure to bacteria as much as possible.