Do Breast Implants Pose a Conflict For Expecting Mothers?
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One of the biggest concerns expecting mothers seem to have is whether or not breast implants decrease the likelihood of breastfeeding. Although I would love to give you ladies a definite yes or no answer, I am afraid it is a little more complicated than that.
Like everything in life, breast implants also come with a risk. Although unlikely, breast implant surgery may cause damage to nerves, milk ducts, and milk glands. This may lead to a decrease in the amount of milk produced by your breast and/or a decrease or stop in the flow of breast milk.
HOWEVER, research shows that most women who undergo breast implant surgery are still able to breastfeed afterwards. Remember, the breast augmentation technique is also an important factor to consider in that certain surgical methods have higher risks associated with them in terms of breast feeding. Where your implants are placed are also significant in determining the affect of implants on your ability to breastfeed. Breast implants can be placed under the chest muscle to prevent damage to milk ducts and glands. You may also worry that chemicals in the implants will mix with the breast milk. Good news ladies! Research shows that both saline implants and silicone implants pose no harmful effect.
Although you and I can’t predict the future (unfortunately) and cannot control the outcome of surgery, letting your surgeon know of your concerns, can help him/her to select the surgical techniques that coincide with your best interest.
admin @ November 11, 2008