Plastic Surgery Center & Michael S. Hopkins, MD

Breast Augmentation and Breast Feeding

In the early 1990’s, a myth circulated that led many people to believe that the silicone from the breast implants could leak into a mother’s breast milk and harm the baby. However, no evidence has been proven that breast implants could, in fact, contaminate the mother’s milk and become a danger to the baby. Medical professionals and the pediatric community encourage mothers to breastfeed their babies, regardless of whether they have had a breast augmentation.

During your consultation with New Mexico board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Hopkins, M.D. at Plastic Surgery Center, P.C., you can have all of your breast augmentation questions answered to help you determine whether the surgery is right for you.

Breast Augmentation Incision Techniques

Most cosmetic surgeons believe that the ability of a mother to breastfeed her baby after breast augmentation surgery is dependent on the site and type of incision used. The four different techniques that can be used in breast augmentation surgery are:

· Infra-submammary – incision made under the breasts

· Periareolar – incision made around the areola and nipple

· Transareolar – incision made across the areola and nipple area

· Axillary – incision made in the armpit

The best option for women who wish to have a breast augmentation and still be able to nurse in the future is the axillary incision technique. By going through the armpit, plastic surgeons run less risk of disrupting breast tissue, glandular tissue, and scarring, which might hinder the breastfeeding process.

Every client is unique and has different needs with a breast augmentation. Dr. Michael S. Hopkins, M.D. at Plastic Surgery Center, P.C. will provide you with individual care and attention to detail to give you the best results possible. Please contact our office in Albuquerque, New Mexico to schedule an appointment today.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Breast Augmentation and Breast Feeding

Breast Augmentation Incision Techniques

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