How does breast enlargement affect pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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For men and women

Everyone knows about silicone breast prostheses. Placing breast implants in men is a relatively new area of ​​plastic surgery. And we are not talking about gender reassignment surgery at all.

Male breast implants are often called pectoral, so as not to be confused with female ones. They are most often used by those who are actively involved in sports in order to achieve an ideal figure.

Usually these are men who have a constitutionally narrow and flat chest and who cannot gain the desired muscle volume through physical exercise. Often, surgery to install pectoral implants is combined with liposuction and mastopexy for gynecomastia.

How do men feel about this?

The attitude of men depends on what kind of silicone breasts a woman gets herself. There is a common belief that such breasts:

• much denser than natural;
• she has a huge size;
• the operated breast has an unnatural shape, which often does not correspond to age, weight, etc.

In fact, none of the listed qualities is mandatory, but all of them together or in various combinations are found in women who, when choosing implants, were guided only by size.

Often these qualities are so pronounced that the question of how to distinguish silicone breasts from natural ones does not arise; everything is obvious. In addition to size, they have a fairly large number of other characteristics. If you approach the issue of choosing implants wisely, then no one will be able to distinguish artificially enlarged breasts from natural ones.

Video: Progress of breast augmentation surgery

Types of implants

The density of the breast to the touch is determined by the density of the implant itself. If you choose a soft one, the illusion of natural breasts will be complete. In addition, such implants will behave naturally: take different shapes depending on the type of bra, the presence of clothing, and body position.

If you choose dense ones, then such breasts will be pleasant to look at from a distance, but to the touch they will be clearly artificial and hard. And such breasts will retain the same shape in any position and in any underwear.

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Size and shape

Gigantomania and unnatural breast shape, which was chosen in accordance with a stereotyped and exaggerated idea of ​​beauty, without taking into account the characteristics of the figure and appearance in general, is what can often be seen in before and after photographs.

Size does not matter if, with an initial breast size of zero, a woman who is not particularly thin makes a choice between the second and incomplete third size.

If we are talking about the fourth or fifth size of a twig girl, then we can say with confidence that the unnaturalness will not only be noticeable, it will be striking.

As for the shape, some ladies after the age of thirty often change implants just to make the breast shape more natural for their age. The most interesting thing is that there is not a single comment on men’s forums about the presence of scars as a sign of silicone breasts.

The presence of scars only for women is an indicator of unnaturalness, and even then not for everyone. This means that if you approach the choice of breast size, shape and implant density wisely, then others will not have any suspicions about your new shape.

Do I need to change breast implants if complications arise?

Replacement is required in two cases.

The implant burst . Modern products from world leaders have a dense shell and a bonding silicone layer. Rupture can occur due to acute injuries, car accidents, serious bruises, falls, or during related surgical interventions. Silicone gel does not leak outside the capsule. Often, ruptures of silicone implants remain unrecognized for several years. Leaking saline implants are immediately noticeable as ripples or drooping of one breast, but saline solution is not harmful to the body.

A severe case of capsular contracture developed . The body regards the endoprosthesis as a foreign body and reacts sharply negatively - “isolating” it from other tissues with a hard, deforming capsule. The breast changes shape, becomes dense, and the appearance is disrupted. This is an individual intolerance; it is impossible to predict its occurrence.

Pros and cons of silicone breasts

The pros and cons of silicone breasts are relative and are often a consequence of which implants the patient chose and how well the surgery was performed.

Pros:

Photo: silicone prostheses

• excellent mood, well-being and self-esteem from the fact that the breasts look great;
• the ability to become pregnant and breastfeed without restrictions if the ducts of the mammary glands are not damaged during the operation;
• a new wardrobe and a collection of new swimsuits every year;
• new relationship with an old or new partner.

Minuses:

• cost of surgery, implants, compression garments, recovery period;
• the operation is performed under general anesthesia;
• the need to spend part of the planned or unpaid leave on the operation and the postoperative period, since sick leave is not given for plastic surgery;
• the recovery period requires compliance with a large number of restrictions;
• after childbirth, the shape of the operated breast may change for the worse;
• there may be adverse consequences of the operation, such as displacement of the implant, its rupture, contouring of the implant under the skin, back pain and much more;
• inability to breastfeed if the milk ducts are damaged during surgery through an incision around the nipple.

Video: Silicone implants

Possible reasons for implant failure:

• inadequate assessment by the doctor of the patient’s general health condition;
• incorrectly performed medical procedures - early refusal of compression garments, thermal procedures, intense sports activities, injuries;
• installation of low-quality implants;
• the patient’s concealment of information about her health status;
• early exercise and non-compliance with other doctor’s recommendations;
• incorrect treatment;
• smoking;
• development of systemic diseases in the postoperative period.

FAQ

Which ones to choose?

If earlier implants were chosen solely on the principle of “the bigger,” now a huge size is not in fashion. Ideal shapes are in fashion as an indicator of youth and health. Therefore, preference should be given to safe, proven products from those manufacturers that have proven themselves well.

The shape and size must be chosen based on the shape and size of the bust you want to get. To prevent such complications as capsular contracture, implants with a rough surface have been developed.

What can you save on during breast augmentation?

You cannot save on the cost of implants, since replacing low-quality prostheses is a full-fledged operation that is performed under anesthesia and costs money. There are young ladies who find some offices in Europe that sell them cheap. If you want to repeat their experience, please note that this is entirely your responsibility.

You cannot save money on compression garments, since the effectiveness of healing during the recovery period depends on it. You can’t save money on pain relief for the operation either, since you can choose a budget option for anesthesia, but this means a long recovery from anesthesia after the operation, poor health, nausea and vomiting.

Those who were given anesthesia with good drugs feel much better. After such anesthesia, by the evening you can have a full dinner, and you feel much better.

During the recovery period, medications such as painkillers and antibiotics, silicone patches, and scar removal creams will also be periodically needed.

The only thing you don't have to pay for is the pretentiousness of the clinic. But only in those cases if you can find, through recommendations, an excellent surgeon whose services will cost a reasonable amount of money.

Is it possible to breastfeed a baby like this?

It all depends on the method of performing the operation and the location of the incisions. To maintain the opportunity to breastfeed your baby, two conditions must be met:

• the incision should not take place in the area of ​​the areola, since it is in this place that the milk ducts come closest to the skin and there is a risk of damage to them;
• the implant should be installed under the muscle, or partially under the muscle, but not under the glandular tissue of the mammary gland, as this may damage the glandular tissue of the mammary gland.

How can surgery affect pregnancy?

The operation can only become a problem if it occurs in the first days or weeks after conception. Anesthetics, painkillers and antibiotics can have a toxic effect on the fetus and cause birth defects. Therefore, it is recommended to terminate such a pregnancy. In other cases, no plastic surgery is a contraindication for conceiving and bearing a child.

Will the scars be very noticeable?

If there is no tendency to form hypertrophic or keloid scars, then there is no risk of developing rough scars. To make everything look absolutely perfect, you can make an incision in the armpit or perform an endoscopic operation.

Do implants need to be changed?

3rd generation implants, which are currently used for breast augmentation, do not require routine replacement. Repeated surgery will be required if mastoptosis develops and cosmetic defects such as skin ripples appear.

Service life of breast implants, and in what cases they need to be changed

The average declared service life of new generation implants is 15-20 years. However, in the absence of complications, modern endoprostheses can serve indefinitely and do not require replacement even after decades.

Removal or replacement of the implant is carried out in the following cases:

• ptosis of the mammary glands under the weight of the implant and the need for a breast lift;
• the patient’s repeated desire to enlarge her bust - in this case, the implant is removed and replaced with an endoprosthesis of a larger size and volume;
• errors during breast surgery - incorrectly selected implants, etc.;
• rotation of one or both implants;
• deformation of the endoprosthesis;
• violation of the integrity of the implant shell;
• complications after surgery - infection, inflammation, bleeding, swelling, pain and discomfort;
• development of capsular contracture;
• the appearance of folds or wrinkles in the chest area and other aesthetic defects;
• formation of a double breast contour.

To be fair, it is worth noting that complications after mammoplasty and the need to replace a breast prosthesis are quite rare phenomena. You can minimize risks by contacting a trusted clinic with an experienced specialist, as well as using high-quality implants from a well-known manufacturer.

*Photos before and 6 months after breast lift with augmentation

Price

Prices often depend on the experience and reputation of the plastic surgeon, so any attempt to save money can lead to unplanned costs for correcting cosmetic defects that may appear after unsuccessful breast augmentation surgery.

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When can you plan a pregnancy after breast augmentation surgery?

It is better that at least a year passes after mammoplasty, otherwise it will affect the mother’s well-being while carrying the baby. This is necessary so that the female body fully recovers and gains strength and is healthy enough to bear a fetus. If the pregnancy does not occur as planned, the child’s development is normal if you follow the additional recommendations of the plastic surgeon and undergo additional drug treatment. In this case, there is no need to have an abortion.

Photos before and after