Hello, My right breast currently has a contracture. It is causing really bad pain. I am currently pregnant and wish to breastfeed, if at all possible. Is there any surgeon who will remove the implants while I am still lactating? My hope is to remove both so that I can breastfeed and alleviate the pain in the right breast.
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You should have the implants removed and then give your breasts time to recover and heal from the surgery. Your implants aren't very large so I do not anticipate the need for a second lift.
Thank you for your questions. You have options, depending what your goal is. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!
Dhaval Patel MD
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Chicago
South Barrington...
Hello @BananaJam12 thank you for your question. Surgery should not be performed during pregnancy if it is not urgently needed. If the implants were removed, the lining of the implants would remain within the body and the breast would lose its shape, in the event that they were removed. It is...
