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A 27-year-old member asked:
Could you breastfeed after having breast reduction surgery?
8 doctor answers • 15 doctors weighed in
Dr. Brian Klinkanswered
Plastic Surgery 40 years experience
Maybe: I tell my patients that they will probably not be able to breast feed after a breast reduction. However, if a large amount for breast tissue is left connected to the nipple and ducts, it is possible.
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Dr. Todd Sistoanswered
Plastic Surgery 39 years experience
Yes : Not usually a problem.
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Dr. Michael Beckensteinanswered
Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Yes: Whie no large clinical studies have been performed on this topic, the usual quoted rate for breast feeding is 50/50.
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Dr. Marguerite Barnett commented
Plastic Surgery 44 years experience
Actually, i have performed many of these surgeries and so far, none of my patients have been unable to breastfeed.
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Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Often: Many women can breast feed after breast reduction surgery, but not all. If you require a free nipple graft you won't be able to.
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Dr. Bryan McIntoshanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Yes: Unless the surgery is performed by removing the nipple and reattaching it, you should be able to breast feed. However, it is likely that your milk production will be decreased to some extent.
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Dr. Steven Harrisanswered
Plastic Surgery 39 years experience
Usually not: This is the major reason we try to get women to wait until their family is complete to undergo breast reduction. Some times this is not possible, as the back, neck and shoulder pain is so severe that waiting makes no sense. Occasionally, it is possible for a woman to breast feed after breast reduction, and to my knowledge, there is no harm in trying. The benefits to the child are well worth it!
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Possible: Yes, it is possible but it truly depends on the extent of resection, , possibility of nerve injury, the technique used. Etc. It is also possible that you could not have been capable of nursing prior to breast reduction. I have performed breast reductions on several individuals who claim that nursing was difficult prior to surgery.
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Dr. Pankaj Tiwarianswered
Plastic Surgery 23 years experience
Hello. Because of the advanced techniques used in breast reductions today, this surgery will not affect your ability to breastfeed if you become pregnant in the future after the procedure. Most plastic surgeons recommend allowing the breast to heal for at least 1 year before you become pregnant.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to breast feed if I have had a breast reduction surgery?
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Dr. Tom Poustianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Depends...: Most patients undergo breast reduction surgery are able to breast-feed. However, much will depend on the specific technique utilized. Generally, breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations performed when done for patients presenting with the common symptoms of neck, back, shoulder discomfort. Seek consultation with board certified plastic surgeons more precise advice.
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