The majority of women who wish to breastfeed after having breast augmentation are able to do so without any challenges. That said, it's important to have a thorough conversation with Dr. Rhee about your desire to breastfeed in the future. There is no way to guarantee this goal. Every situation is unique. However, Dr. Rhee can perform surgery using the most appropriate technique to preserve milk ducts, nerve impulses, and other factors that influence milk production and the ability to breastfeed. For example, she may recommend submuscular implant placement to reduce the pressure on mammary glands. She may carefully plan the incision pattern for implant insertion, understanding that experts have advised against areolar incisions for patients who wish to breastfeed.
It's not uncommon for patients to harbor concerns about silicone from their breast implants tainting breast milk. This is an old myth that continues to circulate. No evidence of this has been identified in the many years of breast augmentation. In terms of which type of breast implant is better for women who want to breastfeed at some point, studies do not indicate that saline is better than silicone. Both are considered safe. The more important factors to discuss with Dr. Rhee are implant position, size, and incision type.