Can I breastfeed after having breast augmentation surgery?
Jan 20, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
Breast augmentation surgery mainly includes implant-based breast augmentation, hyaluronic acid breast augmentation, and autologous fat transfer breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is a cosmetic medical procedure that reshapes the breast contours by surgically implanting materials. The general reference price for breast augmentation surgery ranges from 5,000 to 100,000 yuan per session, and noticeable improvement is usually observed within 10 to 45 days. In most cases, women who have undergone breast augmentation surgery are still able to breastfeed.
Breast augmentation surgery mainly includes implant-based breast augmentation, hyaluronic acid breast augmentation, and autologous fat transfer breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is a cosmetic medical procedure that involves implanting materials through surgery to reshape the breast contours. The general reference price for breast augmentation surgery ranges from 5,000 to 100,000 yuan per session, and noticeable improvements are usually observed within 10 to 45 days. In general, women can still breastfeed after undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Detailed explanations are as follows:
During breast augmentation surgery, surgeons carefully avoid damaging the mammary tissue and ducts. Breast implants are typically placed behind the pectoral muscle or in the space behind the breast tissue, maintaining a certain distance from the mammary gland. In autologous fat transfer breast augmentation, fat is injected around the breast tissue, without damaging the milk ducts or glands. Therefore, breast augmentation surgery does not interfere with the normal functions of the mammary gland, including milk secretion and ejection.
The materials used in breast augmentation surgery are generally safe and reliable. In implant-based augmentation, commonly used materials such as silicone have excellent biocompatibility and stability and do not affect the quality or composition of breast milk. Autologous fat transfer augmentation uses the patient's own fat tissue for breast filling, making it even safer and more natural. Thus, women can still produce breast milk normally and breastfeed after breast augmentation surgery.
If you plan to undergo breast augmentation surgery, it should be performed under the guidance of a qualified hospital and experienced professional surgeons to avoid unnecessary risks.
