Effect of breast augmentation surgery on lactation
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery, through the implantation of prosthesis to improve the shape and size of the chest. For women who need breastfeeding, they may worry about the impact of surgery on future breastfeeding. The influence of breast augmentation surgery on lactation is described in detail from several aspects.
1. Selection of surgical methods
There are many methods for breast augmentation surgery, including subaxillary approach, inframammary sulcus approach and nipple approach. For women who plan to breastfeed, it is very important to choose the appropriate surgical method. The inferior sulcus approach to the breast is one of the most commonly used methods at present. This method can not destroy the breast tissue structure, and has little impact on the breast function and future lactation.
In addition, avoiding damage to breast tissue and breast ducts during surgery is also the key to reducing the impact of surgery on lactation. Therefore, it is very important to select experienced and professional plastic surgeons and regular hospitals for surgery.
2. Breast pressure and lactation function
After breast augmentation surgery, implantation will increase the weight and pressure of the breast, which may have a certain impact on the lactation function of the breast. Research shows that implantation of larger breast prosthesis may lead to decreased lactation function, while smaller breast prosthesis has less effect on lactation function.
After surgery, the pressure of the breast will squeeze the breast tissue to a certain extent, but will not cause permanent damage to the breast duct. Most women can still produce milk normally after surgery for breastfeeding, but some women may feel breast pain or milk flow is not smooth.
In addition, there are some special circumstances, such as the surgery may damage the breast ducts or nerves, affecting the sensation of the breast and the sensitivity of the nipple. Under these circumstances, lactation may be affected to some extent. Therefore, consult the doctor before the operation and fully understand the risks and possible consequences of the operation.
3. Breast cancer screening
After breast augmentation surgery, breast shape and structure may change, which may bring some difficulties to breast cancer screening. For lactating women, breast cancer screening is very important. Breast prosthesis may affect the detection effect of mammography and breast ultrasound, and increase the difficulty of detection.
In order to ensure timely detection and treatment of breast cancer, lactating women need to carry out breast cancer screening regularly. Some special screening methods, such as magnetic resonance imaging, can be used to check the breast after implant.
4. Breastfeeding time selection
For women who plan to have breast augmentation surgery, it is very important to reasonably arrange the time for surgery and lactation. It is suggested that women should perform breast augmentation surgery after childbirth to avoid greater impact on future lactation.
After surgery, breast feeding can be started only after the breast is healed and stable. This process needs to be determined according to individual conditions and needs to follow the doctor's advice. If possible, women can consult the doctor before the operation to understand the specific arrangement of the operation and lactation time.
summary
Breast augmentation surgery may have a certain impact on breast feeding, but for most women, surgery will not completely interfere with breast feeding. Choosing appropriate surgical methods, avoiding damage to breast tissue and breast ducts, and reasonably arranging the operation and lactation time can reduce the impact of surgery on lactation.
However, everyone's situation is unique. For women who plan to have breast augmentation surgery and need breast feeding, it is best to consult with the doctor in detail before the surgery to fully understand the risks and possible consequences of the surgery so as to make a wise decision.
