Breasts

Yes, breastfeeding is usually still possible, even after a breast augmentation. It has also proven to be safe for the baby, as well as the mother. Make sure to discuss any breastfeeding plans with your surgeon, as breast surgery of any type can potentially reduce the chances for successful breastfeeding.

Swelling, bruising and scarring are to be expected during the first few weeks and months after surgery. The scars, however, should mature and become pale and flat and less noticeable over the next 6 to 12 months. 

Yes, you can get multiple procedures done during one surgery. Depending on the outcome you would like to achieve, your surgeon might recommend inserting an implant and getting a breast lift at the same time.

It is unlikely that implants will change your physical functioning long term. Once everything is properly healed you should be able to resume any prior physical activities.

In some cases patients may request additional follow-up surgeries, such as breast lifts, to achieve the optimal result. In case of complications, such as implant rupture, additional surgical procedures might be necessary. It is important to remember that augmented breasts age like any other body part and some women might choose to correct age related effects later on in life.

Whether implants or not, pregnancy always changes the size and shape of your breasts. In general, it is recommended to postpone pregnancy until six months after the breast augmentation. 

It has been scientifically proven that implants do not increase the risk of getting breast cancer. Moreover, multiple studies have shown that implants do not delay the detection of breast cancer and that patients who do get breast cancer have the same chance of being free of cancer or of the cancer returning, as women without implants.

Usually, breast size reduction is permanent. However, there are rare cases when tissue can grow back due to breastfeeding, medications, pregnancy, weight gain or hormonal changes.

The sutures are all below the skin surface and dissolve through the healing process, meaning you will not need any sutures removed in the future.

Patients can usually return to work after about 3 to 7 days with low physical demands, like office-type environments. More physical jobs, or those that involve lifting, climbing, or heavy physical activity will require longer, potentially 2-3 weeks.

After about 4 to 6 weeks you should be able to resume most physical exercises. Activities that center on the pectoral muscles, like push-ups and bench presses, should be avoided for at least 3 months.