I've had silicone implants for four years (under the muscle, incision made under the fold of the breast). I'm exclusively breastfeeding my 7-month-old but want the implants removed ASAP but I don't want to negatively affect breastfeeding future children. Breastfeeding is extremely important to me. I don't have any problems right now with the implants that I'm aware of. How long after weaning can I have the explant? How long after the explant surgery do I need to wait until breastfeeding again?
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June 22, 2014
Answer: Removing implants should not affect the ability to breast feed
Unfortunately, your breast will not likely "fluff up" following removal of the implants unless you have a significant weight change. However, your breast skin may contract in time (resulting in an approved appearance).This depends on your age and skin elasticity.
Unfortunately, this is a little wishful. While you may not always look exactly as "flat" as you do now - compression bandages and distortion in the immediate post-operative period make is so that it's not a precise predictor of your final result - removing 450 cc implants is, in general, a...
Without being the treating doctor and examining you in person it is impossible to say, but keeping close contact and follow-up with your surgeon is very important.
