Does breast augmentation affect lactation?

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Does breast augmentation affect lactation

Breast augmentation surgery is a plastic surgery that enlarges the chest by implanting a prosthesis or autologous fat. For many women, beautiful breasts are their dream. However, for women who are preparing for pregnancy or breast-feeding, they may worry about the impact of breast augmentation surgery on breast-feeding. Here we will discuss whether breast augmentation surgery will affect lactation from several aspects.

Relationship between operation method and lactation

There are two common methods for breast augmentation surgery: implant prosthesis or extract autologous fat. For the operation of implanting the prosthesis, the doctor will place the prosthesis above or below the pectoralis major under the breast. This operation method will not affect breast glands and nipples, so it will not affect lactation.

For breast augmentation surgery with autologous fat, doctors will extract fat from other parts of the patient and inject it into the breast. This operation method will not affect the breast and nipple, so it will not affect lactation. It is worth noting that too many implants or too much fat injection may cause the breast to harden, which may affect the breast patency.

In general, the selection of appropriate surgical methods and the operation by experienced doctors can minimize the impact of surgery on lactation.

The relationship between postoperative recovery period and lactation

After breast augmentation surgery, a recovery period is usually required. During recovery, breasts may become swollen, painful, and uncomfortable. This may cause some trouble for lactation.

However, as the recovery progresses, the breast gradually returns to normal. Generally, breast function will not be affected by surgery, and women can still breastfeed smoothly. After the operation, the doctor will give the patient detailed recovery guidance, including how to correctly massage the breast to promote healing and effect.

Therefore, although the recovery period after surgery may have some temporary impact on lactation, this impact generally does not last too long, and patients can successfully breastfeed through correct nursing and doctor's guidance.

Relationship between breast patency and lactation

Some women may be worried that breast augmentation surgery will affect breast patency, which will affect breastfeeding. However, most breast operations do not have a significant impact on breast patency. For the operation of implant prosthesis, the operation will not interfere with the position of breast. For breast augmentation surgery with autologous fat, correct surgical techniques can minimize the impact on the breast.

However, if the prosthesis used during the operation is too large or too much fat is injected, it may cause the breast to become harder, which will affect the breast patency. Therefore, when performing breast augmentation surgery, the doctor will select the appropriate prosthesis size or fat injection volume according to the patient's individual conditions and needs.

summary

Generally speaking, breast augmentation surgery will not have too much impact on lactation. Correct surgical methods, nursing care in recovery period and reasonable surgical techniques can protect the function and patency of breast to the greatest extent. However, everyone's situation is unique. It is recommended to consult a professional doctor before surgery and make decisions according to the doctor's suggestions.