Does breast augmentation affect lactation?
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery to increase the size of women's breasts. However, when many pregnant women consider breast augmentation surgery, they worry that the surgery may have adverse effects on breast feeding. Next, we will elaborate on the influence of breast augmentation surgery on lactation from four aspects: physiological changes, surgical methods, breastfeeding methods and diet health care.
Physiological changes
Breast augmentation surgery can change the size of the chest by implanting silicone or saline implants in the breast. The implant is usually placed under the pectoralis major muscle, while the breast tissue remains unchanged. Therefore, breast augmentation surgery usually does not affect the breast tissue itself, nor does it affect the lactation function.
However, since the operation will cut the pectoralis major muscle, it may cause a decrease in breast sensitivity or a temporary decrease in breast secretion after the operation. This is because the operation interferes with the nerve and blood supply, which temporarily affects the physiological function of the breast. Generally speaking, these problems will be gradually solved with the recovery process after surgery.
However, for women who plan to breastfeed in the short term after surgery, it is recommended to consult with a professional doctor before surgery to ensure that the surgery will not have a negative impact on the lactation plan.
Operation mode
There are two common methods of breast augmentation surgery: laparotomy and armpit. A laparotomy is performed by making an incision at the lower edge of the breast and implanting an implant. Axillary surgery is to make an incision under the armpit and reach the breast along the armpit for implant implantation.
For laparotomy, the incision will be around the breast, without cutting off the connection between the breast and the nipple, and generally will not have a significant impact on the lactation function.
The axillary surgery may cut off the nerve and blood supply between the breast and the nipple, thus leading to the risk of decreased lactation function after surgery. Therefore, if breast feeding is planned after operation, laparotomy may be a better choice.
Lactation mode
Breast augmentation surgery will also have some impact on the way of lactation of pregnant women. Depending on the choice of implants, there may be some restrictions on the breast feeding posture and posture selection.
For example, for the silicone implant placed under the pectoralis major muscle, you can choose any suitable nursing posture, because the implant will not limit the nursing posture.
However, for the implants placed under the breast tissue, the implants will have a certain impact on the nipple position. In this case, it is recommended that mothers consult with professional doctors in detail before breast-feeding to determine the best posture and skills for breast-feeding.
Diet and health care
Maternal women should maintain good dietary habits during lactation, which is very important for the healthy development of infants. Breast augmentation surgery will not have a direct impact on maternal dietary requirements, but the recovery period after surgery requires special dietary health care.
Postoperative diet should focus on high protein and vitamin intake to promote wound healing and rapid recovery of the body. At the same time, pregnant women should avoid taking too much caffeine, alcohol and other foods to avoid adverse effects on milk secretion.
summary
Breast augmentation surgery may have some impact on lactation to a certain extent, but the impact is usually temporary and reversible. The key lies in the choice of operation, diet and health care during recovery and the adaptation of nursing posture. Before considering breast augmentation surgery, pregnant women should consult with professional doctors in detail and make appropriate decisions according to their personal conditions.
