Do breast implants have a negative effect on breast feeding?

Many of my patients have breast augmentation prior to having children and go onto successfully breastfeed their babies.  Most women that are unable to breast feed would have that problem with or without implants.  Generally, I do an inframammary approach and place the implants subpectoral (under the muscle) as to not interfere.  Be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in person for the best outcome.  Good luck!

Hello,Implants placed through this route and partway under the muscle should have no effect on milk ducts/breastfeeding. If a woman would have been able to breast feed before BA she should be able to after as well. I recommend that you talk about risks and considerations with your Plastic Surgeon prior to surgery.All the best

Breast implants placed through an incision under the breast, or through the armpit, should not interfere with breast feeding.  Additionally, by having implants placed in the dual plane position, under the muscle, plastic surgeons can assure that even less breast tissue is distrubed vs. an incision around the areola. Do understand though, that some women even without implants cannot breastfeed successfully for various reasons. 

There is no scientific evidence that supports any negative effects for breast feeding moms with implants. You should not have any difficulty breast feeding post breast augmentation. I do prefer to place the implants in the subpectoral position with an infammamory incision, it is my belief that this helps preserve breast sensation and helps reduce any problems with breast feeding  .

In most cases, breast augmentation surgery will not interfere with breastfeeding because milk ducts are generally not disturbed during the procedure. When implants are placed through an incision made around the areola, milk ducts are sometimes disrupted, which may affect breastfeeding. However, not all women are naturally able to breastfeed, whether or not they have cosmetic breast surgery. For more information on this and similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."