I was surprised by a surgeon’s request that I stop lactating six months before breast implantation. Is this the consensus? I do still make milk, but my breast size has been stable since I stopped actually breastfeeding. Is it too dangerous to do this surgery on a lactating patient?
Answer: Breast changes associated with location can affect outcomes This is a great question. I generally recommend the same for my patients as breast tissue undergoes a lot of changes once breastfeeding and lactation stops. There is reduction in the gland size and there can also be changes to the fatty tissue in the breast as well due to the hormonal changes. One of the main reasons I recommend my patients wait is that these changes can be unpredictable and the final shape and size of your breast after breastfeeding/lactating can change significantly. Operating too soon can lead to unpredictable final size/shape of your breasts if augmentation is done before these changes have occurred and your breasts have stabilized. Best of luck with your surgical journey!
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Answer: Breast changes associated with location can affect outcomes This is a great question. I generally recommend the same for my patients as breast tissue undergoes a lot of changes once breastfeeding and lactation stops. There is reduction in the gland size and there can also be changes to the fatty tissue in the breast as well due to the hormonal changes. One of the main reasons I recommend my patients wait is that these changes can be unpredictable and the final shape and size of your breast after breastfeeding/lactating can change significantly. Operating too soon can lead to unpredictable final size/shape of your breasts if augmentation is done before these changes have occurred and your breasts have stabilized. Best of luck with your surgical journey!
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Answer: Lactation and breast feeding I would agree with your plastic surgeon. Operating on breasts that are lactating can lead to development of complications such as galactoceles or cysts filled with milk.
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Answer: Lactation and breast feeding I would agree with your plastic surgeon. Operating on breasts that are lactating can lead to development of complications such as galactoceles or cysts filled with milk.
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July 10, 2024
Answer: Got milk? Aside from the fact that medications can pass into your milk from anesthesia and pain management, in order to get the size and shape right, you want the milk ducts back to baseline. I agree with what you have been told, but I usually wait 3 months
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July 10, 2024
Answer: Got milk? Aside from the fact that medications can pass into your milk from anesthesia and pain management, in order to get the size and shape right, you want the milk ducts back to baseline. I agree with what you have been told, but I usually wait 3 months
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May 3, 2024
Answer: Yes This is generally recommended. Once you’ve stopped lactating, the breasts can change in shape and if you’ve gotten surgery, your results may be negatively affected.
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May 3, 2024
Answer: Yes This is generally recommended. Once you’ve stopped lactating, the breasts can change in shape and if you’ve gotten surgery, your results may be negatively affected.
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April 30, 2024
Answer: Breasts If you have not nursed in 6 months or more, you can have the breast surgery. Some women will produce a small amount of milk until they start menopause. While you are breast feeding, your breast is still swollen plus we don't want to give your baby any drugs from surgery.
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April 30, 2024
Answer: Breasts If you have not nursed in 6 months or more, you can have the breast surgery. Some women will produce a small amount of milk until they start menopause. While you are breast feeding, your breast is still swollen plus we don't want to give your baby any drugs from surgery.
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