Does breast augmentation affect lactation
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery, which can help women get a full and straight chest contour. However, many women who are pregnant or preparing for breastfeeding worry that the operation will have a negative impact on breastfeeding. In this article, we will elaborate on whether breast augmentation surgery will affect lactation from four aspects.
1. Impact on breast during operation
Breast augmentation surgery usually involves inserting a prosthesis into breast tissue through an incision under the breast or armpit. During the operation, the doctor will try to avoid damaging the breast tissue and breast ducts to ensure that the breast function is not affected.
Most prostheses used in breast augmentation surgery are filled with silicone or saline. These materials have no direct interaction with breast tissue, so they rarely have a direct impact on the breast. The function of breast tissue is usually not disturbed by breast augmentation surgery.
Nevertheless, the operation still has certain risks, which may lead to some breast infections or inflammation. If these problems occur after surgery, it is very important to seek medical advice and treatment in time.
2. Changes in breast shape
Breast augmentation surgery can change the shape and size of the breast, which may have a certain impact on lactation. The breast after breast augmentation surgery may be more round and hard than the natural breast, and may have some impact on the emptying of breast ducts.
This means that the process of breast-feeding may be slightly uncomfortable, and some women may even feel breast swelling and pain. However, this discomfort is usually temporary. Once the breast tissue adapts to the prosthesis, the breast shape will gradually return to normal.
Individual differences also affect the results of lactation. Some women may find that their breast shape is suitable for breastfeeding, while others may need additional support, such as breast feeding bra or breast massage, to help empty and maintain breast shape.
3. Milk secretion and lactation ability
Breast augmentation surgery will not directly affect milk secretion and lactation ability. Milk is produced by breast tissue, and surgery will not affect this physiological process.
However, the breast tissue may be damaged to some extent during surgery, which may lead to delayed or reduced milk secretion. In the process of lactation after surgery, the production of breast milk may be slightly reduced than normal.
For women who are worried about milk secretion, it is very important to communicate with doctors in time. Doctors can provide relevant suggestions, such as using a nipple stimulator or massaging the breast to stimulate the breast to secrete milk.
4. Precautions during lactation
If you are successfully pregnant and ready to breast feed after breast augmentation surgery, the following points should be noted:
First of all, it is very important to keep communication with doctors. Tell your doctor about your plan, and consult with your doctor about the impact of breast feeding after surgery.
Secondly, correctly use the nipple stimulator or massage the breast to promote milk secretion.
In addition, it is also important to choose the right breast feeding bra and correct breast feeding posture. This can help reduce discomfort and maintain breast shape.
To sum up, breast augmentation surgery may have some impact on lactation in some aspects, such as breast shape and difficulty in breast emptying. However, for most women, the operation will not affect the milk secretion and lactation ability. Timely communication with doctors and taking appropriate measures can help women to successfully breast feed.
