Will breast augmentation affect breast feeding function?

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Will breast augmentation affect breast feeding function?

Breast augmentation surgery is an operation to enlarge the chest by implanting breast prosthesis. For some women, postpartum breast atrophy or dysplasia may be one of the reasons why they choose breast augmentation surgery. However, many women worry about whether their breast feeding function will be affected after the operation. This article will discuss this problem in detail from many aspects.

Influence of operation mode on lactation function

According to different surgical methods, breast augmentation surgery will have different effects on breast feeding function.

First of all, the operation through the nipple will cause less damage to the breast tissue and breast ducts, reducing the chance of affecting the lactation function.

Secondly, the operation method of underarm or chest skin incision may cause some damage to the breast tube and breast tissue, but in most cases this damage will not affect the normal secretion of breast milk.

In addition, the operation via areola has some nerve and breast tissue damage at the surgical incision, but it has less interference to the lactation function. Most patients can still breastfeed normally after the operation.

Effect of breast prosthesis on lactation function

The type and location of breast prosthesis will also have a certain impact on the lactation function.

Choosing the appropriate breast prosthesis material and size, as well as the correct implantation position can avoid damage to the breast tissue and breast tube.

At present, the common breast prosthesis on the market is generally filled with saline or silica gel, and has good biocompatibility, which will not have a significant impact on the secretion function of the breast.

However, under the condition of implanting too large prosthesis or improper position, the breast prosthesis may exert pressure on the breast tissue, resulting in obstruction of the breast duct, thus affecting the normal secretion of milk.

Influence of postoperative nursing and recovery on lactation function

Proper postoperative care and precautions in the recovery phase are very important for the protection and recovery of lactation function.

Postoperative breast massage and the use of appropriate protective bras can help reduce breast swelling and pain, promote the recovery of breast tissue, and provide sufficient conditions for the breast to produce and secrete milk.

Of course, regular reexamination during recovery can also find and deal with potential problems in a timely manner, ensure the stability of breast prosthesis, and thus reduce the impact on lactation function.

conclusion

To sum up, the influence of breast augmentation surgery on lactation function depends on the comprehensive influence of multiple factors, such as the operation mode, the selection and location of breast prosthesis, and the postoperative nursing and recovery precautions.

Although breast augmentation surgery may have some impact on lactation function in some cases, most patients can still breastfeed normally.

Therefore, if you plan to carry out breast augmentation surgery and intend to breast feed, it is recommended that you fully communicate with the doctor before the surgery, select the surgical method and breast prosthesis suitable for your own situation, and actively take postoperative nursing measures to protect and restore the breast feeding function to the greatest extent.