June 30, 2025 | Breast Augmentation
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Women planning to get breast augmentation should be aware of how future pregnancies can affect the procedure’s results. This blog discusses the changes that can occur to breast augmentation results after pregnancy and how breastfeeding can be affected.
Table of Contents
- Planning for Breast Augmentation Surgery
- How Long Should I Wait to Get Pregnant After Getting a Breast Augmentation?
- Will Breast Augmentation Surgery Prevent Breastfeeding?
- Have More Questions About Breast Augmentation in Tampa, FL?
Planning for Breast Augmentation Surgery
Breast augmentation can be an exciting procedure for women who have always had naturally smaller breasts and for those who have lost breast volume after various life stages. With breast augmentation, women can increase their breast size, improve the breasts’ overall shape, and alter the breasts’ projection. Many women enjoy having fuller, voluminous, and more youthful-looking breasts after this breast enhancement surgery.
While many prospective breast augmentation patients may know what their desired results look like, planning when to get the procedure can potentially be more complicated. Some women may want to get their breast surgeries done as soon as possible, yet there are key factors to consider when selecting a date. One of which involves whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the future.
How Long Should I Wait to Get Pregnant After Getting a Breast Augmentation?
Every woman has different life goals and plans. These plans can certainly evolve over time, which can make things like planning on when to get a breast augmentation tricky. For those who have already had their breasts augmented and have decided they want to have children, waiting a minimum of 6–12 months is essential to ensure the breasts have fully healed.
For women who have not yet had their breast augmentation surgery, it is important to know that pregnancy can significantly impact results. With all the hormonal and physical body changes that come with pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, breast augmentation results can be greatly altered. The breasts typically become larger during pregnancy and breastfeeding, resulting in increased breast volume and the skin stretching to accommodate this new size. After giving birth and breastfeeding, the breasts may lose the volume they previously gained, resulting in sagging breasts and a deflated shape.
In general, due to the changes pregnancy can create to breast augmentation results, we recommend that patients wait to get their surgery until after they are done building their families. Each case is different, and some women may ultimately decide they are willing to get their breasts augmented before pregnancy (especially if they are not planning to get pregnant within the decade).
One of the best ways to determine the right time for your breast augmentation is to schedule a consultation with an experienced breast surgeon. During your consultation, you’ll discuss your medical history, surgical goals, and whether you plan to become pregnant. Your surgeon can help you explore your options and evaluate the ideal timeline for your procedure.
Will Breast Augmentation Surgery Prevent Breastfeeding?
A question that many women have regarding pregnancy and breast augmentation is whether the procedure will affect their ability to breastfeed in the future. While breast augmentation does not affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant, it can potentially affect their chances of breastfeeding.
Some women are able to breastfeed after breast augmentation with no issues. However, others may struggle to breastfeed. The ability to breastfeed after breast augmentation will depend on the type of incisions used and the woman’s natural milk supply.
If breastfeeding is important to you, bring this up with your surgeon during your consultation. They can discuss the different breast augmentation incision options and go over how these will affect breastfeeding.
Have More Questions About Breast Augmentation in Tampa, FL?
Are you in the beginning stages of planning your breast augmentation procedure? Allow Dr. Jaime Perez and our expert team at Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa to help guide you along your breast enhancement journey.
To schedule your consultation, call Dr. Perez’s office at (813) 877-3739. You can also contact us by filling out our online form.