Studies have confirmed that most mothers with Orange County breast implants are able to breastfeed their infants with few or no complications. A common misunderstanding is that the silicone or saline that fills implants can get into a woman’s breast milk and make her baby sick. In actuality, silicone molecules are too large to cross into the milk duct, and saline is merely salt water with the same salt content as body fluids. Contrary to a lot of misinformation about not being able to safely breastfeed after a breast augmentation Orange County experts and surgeons cite independent and government sources that report on the safety of breast implants surgery.
In the rare cases where women have trouble breast-feeding after plastic surgery, the fewest lactation problems are associated with sub-pectoral placement of an implant (under the pectoral muscle) and most women have few or no problems with supra-pectoral muscle (on top of the pectoral muscle) placement. A Newport Beach cosmetic surgeon can make the surgical insertion through the armpit, the folds under the breasts or the naval should have little effect on a woman’s ability to nurse her babies.
Because in a periareolar placement the surgical incision can, potentially, damage some of the milk ducts that carry milk to the nipples and the nerves that stimulate milk production, the most frequent problems are associated with this type of placement. Despite this risk, many women who have undergone this procedure are still able to breast feed.
Taking the time to talk to your plastic surgeon and get answers to your questions about breastfeeding with breast implants is very important. New mothers usually have some problems with breastfeeding at first. Even minor ones that are common can leave you wondering if your implant is causing trouble. For more information about a your breast augmentation or breast lift Orange County plastic surgeons encourage patients to come in for a consultation to learn more about various options available to them.