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Can I Have my Implants Fixed While I Still Produce Breast Milk?

asked 1 year ago by Vivi in Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, ca
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 154 times
Tags: silicone implant, lactating, timing, transaxillary, wait

I had a baby 19 months ago and got silicon breast implant via armpit a years ago and now i want to get my implants fixed due to uneven nipples, but the problem is my breasts still produce milks sometimes. My breasts are soft and normal and i am not suffering any pain. It seems like one dropped lower than the other. I would like to know what is the procedure to fix the problem i have Thanks Vivian - costa mesa ca

7 answers to Can I Have my Implants Fixed While I Still Produce Breast Milk?

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Timing of Revisionary Breast Surgery?

Thank you for the question. I would suggest that you wait at least 3 months after you have stopped lactating completely before undergoing revisionary breast surgery. This time it will allow the breasts to reach their “stable state” and may help prevent competitions associated with milk around the breast implants. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Breast implant revision while lactating?

You should postpone any implant revision until you are done lactating, and allow at least 4-6 months to pass after that. This would reduce the risk of milk collections around the implant that could cause infection or bacterial contamination that may lead to a capsular contracture and require further surgery. Also, your breasts may change in size following the cessation of lactation, so it makes sense for your breasts to be stable before attempting what you would hope to be a... more
Robert M. Grenley, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.seattleplasticsurgery.com

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Breast assymetry after implants

One of the problems with placing implants through the armpit is since it is a blind procedure asymmetry or differences in the way the breasts look can occur. This may have been accentuated by your pregancy. If it is just the position of the nipple, then you could have revisional surgery at any time now. Sometimes I can do this under a local anesthetic in the office.
Edward J. Domanskis, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Lactation and elective breast surgery isn't generally recommended

Hi Vivian: I agree with your other consultants that elective breast surgery should be postponed until after you are no longer lactating for the consideration that the protein rich milk may predispose you to both superficial infection (cellulitis), wound healing issues (dehiscences) and possibly even firming around the breast implants (capsular contracture). If your breasts are still soft, mobile and not painful, it's unlikely that you would need... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implant revision

The fact that you are still latating is concerning because when you stop you will likely loose some breast volume. When did you stop breast feeding? I would wait until milk production has ceased prior to undergoing the procedure.
David L. Abramson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Revising breast implants while lactating

Revising your breast augmentation while you are still lactating may stimulate additional milk production, and result in chronic collections of milk around the implant.  It may also increase your risk of infection.  It would therefore be advisable to hold off on revision until milk production has stopped. My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a... more
Craig S. Rock, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drcraigrock.com

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Risks of breast implant surgery while lactating

Breast implants are foreign bodies.  There is an increased risk of infection whenever operating on a breast implant.  Breast milk contains bacteria.  As long as you are producing milk, operating on your breasts increases the likelihood of an infection.  Recent evidence suggests capsular contracture may be related to bacteria around the implant, even without a gross infection.  Therefore, most plastic surgeons would encourage you to wait until you have stopped... more
Glen Brooks, MD

Springfield Plastic Surgeon

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