Can I breastfeed with implants?

Yes! The majority of women can nurse with breast implants. But, for those wanting to be as careful as possible, surgeons can avoid moving tissues involved in milk production.

Is breastfeeding with implants safe?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found no evidence that materials from an implant (such as silicone) can enter a mother’s milk supply. Depending on where they’re placed, breast implants can theoretically impede the amount of breast milk produced. However, this can typically be avoided by using “breastfeeding safe” techniques during your breast implant surgery.

Will breastfeeding ruin my implants?

No! There are multiple ways that surgeons can ensure breast implants stay intact and protect a patient’s ability to breastfeed after a breast augmentation. Incision location and implant placement are two of the most important factors.

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Q: Can you nurse after a breast augmentation?

Women of all ages come to Belcara Health to explore their breast augmentation options. Some of them are women who are looking to have their first child, or plan on growing their family. If you expect to have children, you might be concerned about whether a breast augmentation, specifically implants, will affect your ability to breastfeed. Luckily, with a bit of forethought during surgery, you should have nothing to fear about nursing after a breast augmentation procedure.

Breastfeeding With Implants: All Your Questions Answered

October 1, 2021

Many women have questions about if they can breastfeed with implants and wonder if it’s safe for their babies. We interviewed two of our breast augmentation surgeons and asked them to answer some of the more common questions around breastfeeding and implants. Can you nurse after a breast augmentation? Women of all ages come to …

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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Getting Breast Augmentation

March 18, 2019

For women considering breast augmentation, one of the most insightful aspects of the research process is often hearing from past patients who have undergone the procedure. A quick YouTube search will reveal countless videos of women sharing their experiences and discussing what they wish they had known before their surgeries. There are a few statements …

Be Ready for Summer!

March 1, 2019

Spring is a time of change and growth. If you’re ready for change and want to enhance your figure in time for summer, now is the perfect time to consider breast augmentation here in Baltimore. Board-certified plastic surgeon and breast specialist Dr. Michael Cohen recommends starting the process now for a look you'll love by swimsuit …

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Natural Breast Augmentation: Breast Implants Can Be Subtle, Too

December 19, 2018

Like most things, trends in breast augmentation evolve. Today, many of our Baltimore breast augmentation patients are interested in the "natural" look—focusing on a smaller, more natural breast augmentation that includes subtle improvements that still look appropriately proportioned. So what's behind the natural breast implant trend—and is it here to stay? We certainly hope so! …