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Michael C. Edwards, MD answers: Concerns with over the muscle breast implants after pregnancy

I am about to get married and we wanted to start a family right away. My whole family has breast fed and I plan on doing the same. Also, I know that typically after pregnancy you tend to lose volume in your breasts. What are the odds with over the muscle placement for breast implants? Will be able to breast feed, and is it safe for the baby? Am I more likely to retain the volume in my breasts due to the implant being on top of the muscle?


Michael C. Edwards, MD
5 months ago
By Michael C. Edwards, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

 

 

The less that is done between the breast tissue and the nipple the better the chance of successful breast-feeding. I tell all of my patients that I cannot guarantee that  they will be able to breast feed with or without surgery. Under the muscle isolates more of the implant from your breast tissue, at least in the upper half to 2/3 of the breast. Additionally some literature suggests that incisions aroud the areola may decrease your ability to breast feed. This is a great question as well to discuss at your initial consultation with your borad-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck to you.

Dr Edwards

Web reference: http://www.medwardsmd.com/plasticsurgery_questions1.html
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