Can you breastfeed following a breast implant? However, there are some factors to consider. You can breastfeed even after breast augmentation, but you need to consult your lactation consultant and surgeon. Breast milk contains many nutrients for babies. Some mothers may need formula to supplement their breast milk, but it's not always necessary. You may feel anxious after breast augmentation.
Breast augmentation with fat transfer
The location of the incisions during a breast augmentation with fat transfer is likely to have no impact on your ability to nurse. These incisions, which are roughly three millimeters across, are made in the inframammary folded, just below the nipple. These incisions do not affect the nipple's sensation or letdown reflex because they aren’t too close.
A previous procedure might have resulted in the use of fat as a permanent graft. Although fat cells used in fat transfer procedures are permanently attached to breasts, the majority of them will eventually be absorbed. If the fat cells are not distributed properly, this can lead to uneven results. To avoid overly damaging fat cells, the fat that is collected during the procedure can also be taken under low pressure.
Breast implants
A contributing factor to this concern is the inability to do breastfeeding without breast implants. Western culture treats the breasts as a reproductive organ. Many advertisements assume that breast milk and formula are equivalent. More research is required to identify the causes and psychosocial factors that lead to a reduced breast-feeding rate. However, these research findings suggest that there is an important balance to be struck between health risks and the benefits.
Although most breast augmentation procedures follow the same incision procedure, some surgeons may use different incisions. An example of this is breast augmentation using fat transfer. The incision is approximately three millimeters in length. The incision usually takes place in the inframammaryfold. It is not necessary that the incision be placed near the nipple.
Incisions around your areola
After a breast lift, incisions around the area of the areola are often called periareolar. They are located on the outer edge the areola. These incisions are convenient for breast lifts using implants as they are very close to the area. They prevent the surgeons from cutting through the nerves of the areola. This can be problematic for breastfeeders. If the surgeon is skilled at planning it, they can perform this type incision.
Incisions around the areola are often hidden in plain sight. The transition from dark skin to light skin is gradual. The incision may be visible for a few months but will gradually fade. Patients will not lose the sensation in their nipples or experience pain after the procedure. Breast augmentation is a similar procedure to recovery.
Breastfeeding after breast augmentation
There are some questions about breastfeeding after breast augmentation. Breast augmentation does not cause breastfeeding failure. Cruz and Korchin studied both breastfeeding success and failure in a study. The rates of breast augmentation and non-breast augmentation were almost identical at two weeks. There was no difference in the types of incisions used between the two groups, according to the authors. All three studies found that breast augmentation resulted in a lower chance of exclusive breastfeeding among women.
When your breast augmentation is performed, it plays an important role in your ability to breastfeed. Basic recovery can be completed in a matter of weeks. However, it might take longer for blood vessels and small nerves to connect. You should not breastfeed until your body is fully healed. Women should also allow for several years between breast augmentation surgery and the time they become pregnant. This will allow your body the time it needs to recover from breast augmentation and minimize the possibility of complications in milk supply.