One of my 8 year old saline breast implants has ruptured. I am currently breastfeeding a 2 month old and would like to get the other breast deflated because it is much bigger than the deflated breast and I would like to breastfeed for a while longer and then have the implants removed. Would a doctor do needle deflation for me while I'm breastfeeding? Is it safe for baby to breastfeed with the implant shells remaining in my breast?
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November 30, 2020
Answer: My breast implant ruptured while breast feeding, is needle deflation possible for my other breast
I'm sorry to hear about your flex deformity. It can be surgically corrected but is not covered by insurance. If you are interested in addressing it see a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.
The base of your breast show hold its position since the implant helped widen that area. You will loose about a cup of volume and may have some loose skin. You probably won't return to your tubular shape.
