Breast lift while still breastfeeding?
This may be a stupid question but can you have a breast lift while still breastfeeding? I have a 4 month old and plan to breastfeed for a couple of years but I really want to have my breasts lifted asap.
Your question is asked a lot. The short answer is no. The breast will go through changes and involution following breast feeding. I like patients to be a minimum of 6 weeks out and prefer 3 months. This allows time for the breast gland and the skin to stabilize. Best of Luck!
It is not recommended to perform a breast lift while breastfeeding. General waiting period is 3-6 months depending on when nipple discharge has stopped. The breasts need to settle into their post-pregnancy state in order to achieve the optimal result.
You cannot undergo a breast lift while you are still breastfeeding your child. In fact, I usually wait a minimum of 3 months after breastfeeding has stopped to perform a breast lift. If you plan to breastfeed for a few more years, you will have to be patient and enjoy this time breastfeeding your child.
It is not a good idea to have breast surgery while nursing. The breast size and shape is changing, and the risk of infection is greater.
Having a beast lift or an augmentation is not a good idea while breast feeding. The size and shape of the breast changes dramatically after breast feeding ceases. Also there is an increased risk of infection. I ask my patients to wait at least 3 months but preferably six months after they have stopped breast feeding. This offers the best chance of getting a predictable and therefore stable and good result from the surgery.
It is prudent to wait until you have completed breast feeding and have gotten the weight that you were before pregnancy. The changes in the skin, fat and breast tissue will potentially continue to change which would make it harder to give a realistic expectation of your surgical outcome.