I am 34 weeks pregnant and cosindering to get a C section together with breast augumentaion( implant) at childbirth since I am not going to breast feed anyway and I will be having somone helping me with the children and house work for 4 months. What are the rist involved if I combine the two big operation immediately after child birth? my breast are 75 B. Any advice given will be highly appreciated.
May 22, 2011
Answer: Breast augmentation and pregnancy
Although this may sound like a very good idea to you it is a very bad idea. There is a significant risk of contamination that could result in an infection around the implant. Then there is the issue of breast changes related to pregnancy. During and after pregnancy the breasts enlarge and engorge with milk so you cannot pick an appropriate implant size for what will be your baseline breast size in the future. The breast changes around pregnancy include stretching of the skin so some degree of breast lift may be required once your breasts reach their new baseline. Lastly the milk production machine needs to be completely turned off before you place breast implants. That takes some months after you stop breast feeding or stop producing visible milk.
My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.
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May 22, 2011
Answer: Breast augmentation and pregnancy
Although this may sound like a very good idea to you it is a very bad idea. There is a significant risk of contamination that could result in an infection around the implant. Then there is the issue of breast changes related to pregnancy. During and after pregnancy the breasts enlarge and engorge with milk so you cannot pick an appropriate implant size for what will be your baseline breast size in the future. The breast changes around pregnancy include stretching of the skin so some degree of breast lift may be required once your breasts reach their new baseline. Lastly the milk production machine needs to be completely turned off before you place breast implants. That takes some months after you stop breast feeding or stop producing visible milk.
My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.
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May 22, 2011
Answer: Breast Augmentation right after C-section is NOT wise!
Even if you don't plan to breast-feed your new baby, your breasts have changed with the hormonal effects of your pregnancy, and placing breast implants in this environment is unwise, more risky, and has a high(er) likelihood of complication, capsular contracture, malposition, and re-operation. Really!
I always advise my patients to wait at least 3 menstrual periods after breast-feeding (or childbirth if not breast-feeding) to allow the breast tissues to return to as close to normal as possible before trying to perform an expert breast augmentation. I'd wait longer if you feel your breasts haven't returned to normal even after three periods. (And, if you don't get regular periods right away after childbirth, even more of a reason to delay.)
No experienced breast surgeon does his or her best work when trying to "hit a moving target." Let your breasts settle and stabilize before asking for this surgery. Best wishes on your new addition and your upcoming cosmetic surgery!
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May 22, 2011
Answer: Breast Augmentation right after C-section is NOT wise!
Even if you don't plan to breast-feed your new baby, your breasts have changed with the hormonal effects of your pregnancy, and placing breast implants in this environment is unwise, more risky, and has a high(er) likelihood of complication, capsular contracture, malposition, and re-operation. Really!
I always advise my patients to wait at least 3 menstrual periods after breast-feeding (or childbirth if not breast-feeding) to allow the breast tissues to return to as close to normal as possible before trying to perform an expert breast augmentation. I'd wait longer if you feel your breasts haven't returned to normal even after three periods. (And, if you don't get regular periods right away after childbirth, even more of a reason to delay.)
No experienced breast surgeon does his or her best work when trying to "hit a moving target." Let your breasts settle and stabilize before asking for this surgery. Best wishes on your new addition and your upcoming cosmetic surgery!
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