My breast implant ruptured while breast feeding, is needle deflation possible for my other breast?

Thank you for sharing your question. Yes it is possible to deflate your other implant with a needle in your surgeon's office. No risk/harm to the baby while the shells are present. Hope this helps.

Yes, needle deflation can be performed in your board certified plastic surgeon's office. The remaining implant shells will not be toxic to the baby. When you are no longer lactating and your breasts have "dried up" (usually three to six months) after breastfeeding, have the implants replaced.

Dear jackie313,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but that can be an option. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to 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

Deflation with a needle is absolutely an option, this can be done safely and easily with a local anesthetic. The empty implant is no different than the full implant as far as its impact on breast feeding. Then when you are done breast feeding you can assess the breasts and plan for removal with or without replacement. Good luck, Jane

This is a very interesting set of questions as I personally have never been asked these before. I believe that is reasonable to have the other breast implant deflated by needle puncture. Also I believe it is safe to breastfeed the baby with the deflated shells in place.

Yes, you can have the other implant deflated with a needle and continue breast feeding. Once you have finished breast feeding, then have them both removed and/or replaced.

Yes, your surgeon can safely deflate your other implant and you can continue breastfeeding. Once you have finsihed you will want to wait 3-6 months before having the implant shells removed/replaced or a lift performed.