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"How long after I stop breastfeeding my baby can I get breast augmentation?"


— Answered by Michael F. McGuire, MD
Santa Monica, CA


The usual recommendation is to wait until all drainage has ceased, and the breast fullness has subsided. This is a variable period in women, but it is best to wait until the true breast volume is evident, and the tissues are back to normal in terms of swelling and firmness.

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