Will I Still Be Able to Breastfeed if I Undergo Explantation During Lactation?

asked 5 months ago by Minikin in Manhattan Beach, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: breast feeding, silicone implant, explant, maintenance

I would like to have my silicone implants removed, but am still breastfeeding a 7-month old. Is it possible to maintain lactation after this procedure? My incisions are at the base of the breasts, and the implants are small; B/C-cup.

3 answers to Will I Still Be Able to Breastfeed if I Undergo Explantation During Lactation?

Breast Surgery while Lactating?

Thank you for the question. I would suggest that you wait until after you have completed breast-feeding before you undergo any type of breast surgery. This will help you avoid complications such as a build up of a milk collection around the time of surgery. If additional surgery is necessary after breast implant removal it would be best if your breasts have reached a “steady state” ( at least 3 to 6 months after completion of breast-feeding and when you have reached a... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast feeding and implant removal

First, if you are actively lactating, then surgey should not be performed. I suggest that you complete breast feeding before having them removed unless there is some issue with your implants.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon