While the implant, in most cases is separated from the breast by a layer of muscle, there will be some trauma to the tissue in the placement process. This may decrease the likelihood of successful breast feeding. If the milk comes in successfully, many experts think that women with implants can breast-feed safely. To look into this further, the FDA and La Leche would be good places to start. As with any product, there are those who profess to be experts and espouse less than scientific data.
Many experts believe that silicone has no effect on breast-feeding.
No one, however, can give you an absolute guarantee. You will find articles with dissenting conclusions. It has been my experience that most women with implants in my practice that are interested in breast feeding, do so successfully. Newsbytes and updates on Cosmetic Surgery and related topics brought to your monitor. The information supplied in this site is not intended to serve as medical advice.