NAPLES, FL
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In Naples, women opt for breast augmentations at different points in their lives. Patients may choose cosmetic surgery after pregnancy or before. Some patients wonder how breast surgery affects breastfeeding. Here are some fast facts about breast augmentation surgery and breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding After Plastic Surgery
An article by NewBeauty.com stated that 1 in 5 women were unable or unwilling to breast feed after plastic surgery. Patients in Naples may choose to avoid breastfeeding or be unable to do so. Breast augmentation with breast implants whether saline implants or silicone breast implants typically does not interfere with the ability to produce milk or breastfeed however certain factors can impact this.
Factors That May Affect Milk Supply
While most women with silicone implants or saline implants can successfully breastfeed, factors such as prior breast surgery, including breast reduction, may affect milk supply. Many women with cosmetic breast implants have gone on to have children breast fed without issue, but outcomes can vary depending on implant placement and individual anatomy.
Implant Placement
Cosmetic breast implants are placed either under the breast tissue or beneath the chest muscle, and when carefully performed, this procedure generally preserves the milk ducts and nerves essential for milk production. Surgery may or may not affect breast feeding depending on a variety of factors. The incision placement, surgical techniques, and other factors affect glands producing breast milk.
Implant Size
Implant size may lower a woman’s ability to breast feed. The size of the implant in correlation to the size of a woman’s breast may make breast feeding more difficult. Larger sizes are more likely to hinder breast feeding ability.
Do All Breast Procedures Have an Impact?
Any breast procedure can affect breastfeeding. Patients choosing whether or not to use implants may notice similar results. The best way to discuss concerns about breastfeeding is to ask a plastic surgeon about possible affects. Some women, especially those who desire to breast feed their child, may decide to wait to have a procedure. As pregnancy often affects body appearance, women may want to wait until they are done having children.
Contact Us
For more information about procedures, breast augmentation, and plastic surgery options call 239-449-6489 for Prysi Cosmetic Surgery. Staff and doctors will work with patients to provide answers.
