With the many benefits of breastfeeding, breast augmentation candidates who plan on becoming pregnant later wonder if they will be able to safely breastfeed after receiving implants.
There are side effects with all surgical procedures. There is a possibility that breast augmentation may have an effect on future breastfeeding, but the chances are you will be able to safely breastfeed. Your surgeon can help you make decisions that will reduce the effects on breastfeeding.
Two types of incisions for breast augmentation are around the nipple, and the inframammary incision, which is on the crease on the bottom of the breast. The inframammary incision causes no division of milk glandular tissue or ducts, and reduces the risk of any negative effect on breastfeeding. Incisions around the nipple do divide some of the milk glands, which makes it a little more risky, but breastfeeding has a high chance of being successful with either incision.
As far as the risk to babies breastfeeding from mothers with breast augmentation, this is an area that has been aggressively studied and to date no risks have been identified. I can safely say that it is safe to breast feed with breast implants.
Many women with breast implants choose not to breast-feed and I suspect this percentage may be higher than that of the general public. I assume that there is a fear that breast-feeding will "ruin" the results of their surgery. While it is true that pregnancy can cause a droop of the breasts this is a natural occurrence in women with or without a previous "boob job". There was an interesting study about three years ago that suggested pregnancy affected the breasts similarly with or without breast-feeding, even though my experience suggests otherwise I found the study to be interesting.
Women who would like to enhance the shape or size of their breasts will more than likely not have their ability to breastfeed be affected by their surgery, although there is a possibility. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and together you can make choices that will minimize the risks while enjoying the results. - 30516
There are side effects with all surgical procedures. There is a possibility that breast augmentation may have an effect on future breastfeeding, but the chances are you will be able to safely breastfeed. Your surgeon can help you make decisions that will reduce the effects on breastfeeding.
Two types of incisions for breast augmentation are around the nipple, and the inframammary incision, which is on the crease on the bottom of the breast. The inframammary incision causes no division of milk glandular tissue or ducts, and reduces the risk of any negative effect on breastfeeding. Incisions around the nipple do divide some of the milk glands, which makes it a little more risky, but breastfeeding has a high chance of being successful with either incision.
As far as the risk to babies breastfeeding from mothers with breast augmentation, this is an area that has been aggressively studied and to date no risks have been identified. I can safely say that it is safe to breast feed with breast implants.
Many women with breast implants choose not to breast-feed and I suspect this percentage may be higher than that of the general public. I assume that there is a fear that breast-feeding will "ruin" the results of their surgery. While it is true that pregnancy can cause a droop of the breasts this is a natural occurrence in women with or without a previous "boob job". There was an interesting study about three years ago that suggested pregnancy affected the breasts similarly with or without breast-feeding, even though my experience suggests otherwise I found the study to be interesting.
Women who would like to enhance the shape or size of their breasts will more than likely not have their ability to breastfeed be affected by their surgery, although there is a possibility. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and together you can make choices that will minimize the risks while enjoying the results. - 30516
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Dr. York Yates practices Utah plastic surgery specializing in Utah liposuction, breast implants, and other cosmetic surgery procedures.
