Would I be able to breast feed if I get breast implants?
Asked 2014-06-03
Would I be able to breast feed if I get breast implants?
2 answers
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Answered 2014-06-05
You will certainly be able to breast feed. Many women have breast implants and are able to breast feed normally. Studies support this and this is true for both silicone and saline breast implants, whether it is placed on top or underneath the muscle. Good Luck.
Some women, who never had breast surgery, are naturally unable to breastfeed, and some variations of breast augmentation may make it more likely that you are unable to breastfeed, but most women with breast augmentations are able to successfully breastfeed. Breast implants pose no medical risk to your baby.
Robert Singer, MD FACS
La Jolla, California