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Kenneth R. Francis, MD answers: Will pregnacy but not breastfeeding ruin my breast reduction surgery?

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Kenneth R. Francis, MD
7 months ago
By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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This depends on your definition of "ruin".  How your breasts respond to pregnancy seems to be independent of whether or not you breast feed.  It is a function of the hormones that are produced and how your breasts react to them.  If by "ruined" you mean ptosis, or sagging, or re-enlargement, then the breasts can be "rebuilt" using the same scars that you have from your reduction.  Good luck!

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A: Your breasts can change in unpredictable ways after pregnancy.

George J. Beraka, MD
7 months ago
By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi!  Your breasts can become bigger or smaller after pregnancy, and they can sag.  After pregnancy, many women complain that their breasts have become "empty".  Or they can not change much. It does not matter whether or not you breastfeed.

So my best advice is have your baby and don't worry.  The good news is that, if you need a touch up afterwards, it is done through the scars you already have.

 

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