Should I stop breast feeding if my silicone implant has ruptured?
January 18, 2023
Asked By:kieshalee in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
I think my left implant(silicone) has ruprured as it is very uneven, sagging and painful. I noticed today that i am losing colour in my areola and it is also totally numb. I am currently breastfeeding so this makes me very worried. Should i stop breastfeeding?? Is it harmful to my baby if ruptured? What does the numbness and discolouration mean? Is it something i should be worried about? Please help!!
Answers (7)
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I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an evaluation. At six months post op you are seeing your final results. Pre operative photos or an exam would be needed to comment on specific changes, but it does appear you would benefit from a revision for improved shape.
From the submitted photos it appears the breast tissue is now sloped over the implant. A lift is needed to improve both shape and symmetry. It appears from your pre op photo that a lift was needed from the beginning.
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