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Advanced Art of Cosmetic Surgery Thomas M. DeWire, Sr., MD, FACS Specializing in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery |
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| Breast Augmentation Mammaplasty Frequently Asked Questions |
| Will Breastfeeding be Affected by Breast Enlargement: |
| Generally there is no change in ability to breastfeed after Breast Augmentation, as the gland of the breast is not affected by the surgery. An exception to this is the technique of implant insertion where an areola incision is carried directly through the breast tissue to achieve a pocket over or under the muscle, as the surgery may disrupt some of the ducts, limiting some of the gland available for future breastfeeding, but even this situation probably will not prevent breastfeeding. Further, breast implant insertion via an areola incision can still be done via a route that skirts the lower breast tissue, preventing tissue damage. With trans-axillary augmentation technique, and submuscular placement, the breast gland and ducts are completely undisturbed, and thus there is no interference with breastfeeding. I usually favor the trans-axillary route, mainly to avoid the need to damage the breast skin with a scar, and also to allow submuscular placement without ever cutting through the chestwall muscle to achieve implant placement. |
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