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Can my Husband Suck/lick my Nipples After BA?

Is it safe for my husband to put his mouth on my nipples? 350cc, silicone, unders, implanted 5 months ago... (Also, I lactate a small amount with nipple stimulation - always have.) Thank you for any input :)

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Nipple contamination after breast augmentation?

August 14th, 2013
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It takes several weeks for any communications from the breast ducts (which connect and ultimately end at the nipple) to the surgical implant pocket to heal. During that time, I advise my patients to avoid baths, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, or swimming pools, lakes, etc. for at least 3 weeks. The same would apply to mouth-nipple interaction, since the mouth has a lot of bacteria that could potentially end up causing an infectious or possibly biofilm-induced capsular contracture increased risk.

But by 5 months you've "over-protected" by about 4 months! Stimulation-induced lactation not a concern either! Please proceed. Dr. Tholen

Web reference: http://www.mpsmn.com/breast-procedures/breast-augmentation

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS


Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 255 reviews

Nipple suction after breast augmentation

August 14th, 2013
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It would have been fine even 6 weeks post-op.  You may not want to tell your husband (about the 6 weeks) or else he may need a therapist!

Victor Ferrari, MD, FACS

Victor Ferrari, MD, FACS
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

Can my Husband Suck/lick my Nipples After BA?

August 13th, 2013
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This should not be an issue this far (5 months) out from surgery  Thanks for your question, all the best. 

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

Sexual Activity After Breast Augmentation

August 16th, 2013
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Normal sexual activity with your husband five months after your breast augmentation is not an issue.  

Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, FACS

Can my Husband Suck/lick my Nipples After BA

August 15th, 2013
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I find this posting is be out of place! You should ask your surgeon about this issue!!! 

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 174 reviews

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