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Christopher L. Hess, MD answers: Is it possible to breastfeed after breast lift surgery?

I have successfully breastfed 4 children in the past. Two years ago I had a breast lift and augmentation. Now, I am unexpectedly expecting and would love to be able to breast feed this new baby. What are my chances?


Christopher L. Hess, MD
8 months ago
By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

With an augmentation/mastopexy it is likely that the incision was made around the areola. This disrupts some of the breast tissue but not to a significant degree. If the incision was made in the fold and the lift done by just deepithelializing the skin than this is even at less risk.

The long and short of it is that you should be fine.

Congratulations!

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