Can I have my surgery after abortion? I have my breast reduction scheduled in a week.

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I have a medically necessary breast reduction scheduled for the 29th of June and I just had a pill abortion today the 21st . Will I be able to get my Surgery? If not how long do I have to wait?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If there are no complications from the pill abortion, six weeks after the abortion may be a reasonable time period to schedule your BR.  This depends upon the nature of the abortion, the postoperative course, the point during the pregnancy, the relative weight gain, your psychological well being.  This must be evaluated on an individual basis by your OB/GYN and your plastic surgeon.  
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Depending on the impact that the pregnancy had on your breasts, you may want to delay your surgery. Consult your surgeon as he/she knows the scope of the surgery and the specifics about you.

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question, smiley21.
I suggest you wait for about a month to six weeks before you do your breast reduction. This will allow enough time for your breasts to go back to pre-pregnancy size, making your breast reduction planning more accurate.
Make sure you get breast reduction from an experienced, reputable, and board-certified plastic surgeon.
Good luck!

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I generally advise waiting for two normal periods before having breast surgery after any pregnancy outcome.  This will allow your hormonal system to re-set and your breasts to stabilize.

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