How Long After Breastfeeding Can I Get A Breast Augmentation?

It's well known that pregnancy can change the way your body looks as you are undergoing a variety of changes to make room for your beautiful baby. For those planning on breastfeeding their baby and wondering, "How long after breastfeeding can I get a breast augmentation?" Let's discuss getting a breast augmentation after breastfeeding further with Dr. Lyly, our female plastic surgeon in Orlando at Vado Plastic Surgery, and explore patient experiences to see how other moms have moved through the journey.

So, how long after breastfeeding can I get a breast augmentation?

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫:

✅ We recommend waiting 6 months after breastfeeding before undergoing any plastic surgery on your breasts.

𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫:

While breastfeeding, your breast size and shape can fluctuate and you may experience sagging or drooping. Once you are completely finished breastfeeding and your breasts have officially "settled" after 6 months, your plastic surgeon will then be able to evaluate you and determine a surgical plan that can achieve your goals! By waiting for your breasts to fully settle, you can achieve the best possible results because your surgical plan is tailored appropriately.

Potential breast surgery after breastfeeding:

Only a plastic surgeon will be able to appropriately tailor a surgical plan to your specific body and goals during a consultation after evaluating you. However, here are a few breast procedures that are commonly used to address the breasts after breastfeeding:

• Breast augmentation
• Fat grafting to the breasts
• Breast lift
• Breast lift with implants
• Breast lift with fat grafting
• Breast reduction

We also highly recommend waiting at least 6 months after breastfeeding because you may be perfectly happy with the way your breasts settle! However, if you are unhappy with the "settled" look and would like to discuss your options, we are here for you. ❤️