Usually: Breast enlargement and reduction might or might not interfere with breastfeeding. Some of the ducts that bring the breastmilk to the nipple may have been disrupted by the surgery but there's every reason to try!
Answered 4/25/2016
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Usually is correct!: About 54% of women (without breast implants) in one study had difficulty breast feeding; after breast implants 50% had difficulty! this should indicate that breast implants neither increase nor decrease the ability of women with implants to successfully breast feed. Periareolar incisions can cut some of the ducts, and can make breast feeding more difficult in this subset of patients.
Answered 9/14/2012
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Usually yes: Most women can successfully breast feed following breast augmentation, especially if the surgery preserves the nipple sensation and doesn't disrupt the milk ducts. Typically, an infra-mammary (crease) incision works well. And, the milk is still safe for the baby- even if you have silicone gel implants. It turns about that cow's milk and baby formula have more silicon in them!
Answered 5/11/2013
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