The impact of breast augmentation and breast reduction surgery on breastfeeding: a pediatrician's view. A review
- Authors: Zakharova I.N.1, Pupykina V.V.1, Orobinskaya Y.V.1,2
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Affiliations:
- Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education
- Khimki Clinical Hospital
- Issue: No 2 (2025)
- Pages: 120-124
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://pediatria.orscience.ru/2658-6630/article/view/687399
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.26442/26586630.2025.2.203248
- ID: 687399
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Abstract
Plastic surgery to change breast size, both enlargement and reduction, are becoming more and more popular. At the same time, breastfeeding is recognized as an ideal food for a child and an important factor in the health and development of a child. Therefore, the issue of the impact of these operations on the possibility and effectiveness of breastfeeding is relevant and requires careful consideration. The article provides information on the influence of various factors on breastfeeding, such as the types of implants, the time elapsed after surgery, surgical access during surgery, the location of implants, the presence of complications during breast enlargement, the preservation of sensitivity of the nipple-alveolar complex, blood supply. Therefore, when making a decision to perform plastic surgery on the breast, it is necessary to be aware of all the associated risks, both short-term and long-term.
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Irina N. Zakharova
Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education
Author for correspondence.
Email: zakharova-rmapo@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4200-4598
D. Sci. (Med.), Prof.
Russian Federation, MoscowViktoria V. Pupykina
Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education
Email: zakharova-rmapo@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2181-8138
Assistant
Russian Federation, MoscowYana V. Orobinskaya
Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education; Khimki Clinical Hospital
Email: zakharova-rmapo@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0005-2121-4010
Assistant
Russian Federation, Moscow; KhimkiReferences
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