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You may want to consider having the saline implants drained. You can have them removed once you have completed breastfeeding.
Hello-With saline implants, you have several options. You could simply have your implants deflated in a plastic surgeon's office using a sterile needle, and then have the shell removed when you're finished breastfeeding.Another option would be to remove your implants under local anesthesia through a small incision in the crease under the breast. Some surgeons may be reluctant to do this until you're finished breastfeeding.Best wishes-
Sorry, but I would not operate on you until you have stopped breast feeding. This is because your breasts are very vascular and are still lactating, both of which can cause a lot of problems with healing.
It is important to reach out to your surgeon to discuss your symptoms. Fever could indicate an infection. Your surgeon should have an answering service or some way of contacting him in case of an emergency despite the office being closed.
If you are no longer having any pain post removal of the implant, you should be fine to proceed with your mammogram
It is safe to leave the drained implants in place for 4-6 weeks as long as there are no apparent issues prior. This is done for several reasons, such as women waiting to have the explant until after conclusion of breastfeeding, and situations such as yours. I encourage you to discuss your...