300cc Mentor implant removal, would a lift after affect future breastfeeding? (Photos)

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Hi, I am looking to get my 300cc mentor implants removed. I had my original surgery in 2016. I am currently breastfeeding my 16 month old baby but feel really strongly about having my implants removed due to health implications long term. I also get a lot of pain and its feels often like the onset of mastitis if my boobs are left to get even slightly full of milk during the day. We plan to have more children who i also hope to breastfeed. Would a lift, if i had one, affect future breastfeeding?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Any time you have surgery on the breasts where the tissue is disrupted, there is a chance that it could impact future breastfeeding.  Many women are able to successfully breastfeed after having a lift, but the risk is present.  If you prefer, you can have your implants removed once you have finished breastfeeding this child and wait to have a lift until after you have completed your family.  I have included a video on this topic that I hope you find helpful.

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and the photos provided! If you are able to breast feed before your lift, you SHOULD be able to breast feed afterward as well.  Make sure you consult with a board plastic surgeon to do your surgery. You may want to consider staging your procedures 1) breast implant removal and 2)  breast lift. Good luck!

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Leh91, thank you for your question. It is important to remember that everything depends on the expertise and technique of the specialist. I can tell you what I have seen in my practice is that after a year of explant with breast reconstruction, patients' mammaray tissue behaves normally, as it did before the explant. I link a video to shed more light. The most appropriate course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeons. This will allow you to get more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez, MD FACS.

Anna Steve, MD · Answer

Hi there, 
Many women breastfeed safely after implant removal and breast lift. I would suggest waiting until 3 months after you are done breastfeeding your current little one before undergoing breast surgery. Happy World Breastfeeding Awareness Week!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Leh91,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, any breast surgery can affect breastfeeding however, the risk is very low. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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