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Can I still breast feed after a nipple reduction?

stellerjayFeb 26, 2019
I had implants placed under the muscle as well as have my nipples reduced in length at the same time. I didn’t plan on having any more children but 1 is on the way and I wonder if I can still breastfeed after the nipple reduction. Surgery was about 2yrs ago.

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Camille Cash, MD

Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, as do the areola. If you would like yours smaller and more in proportion with the rest of the breast you can have them reduced. The incision will be around the areola and will address the herniated or "puffy" appearance as well.

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Tom J. Pousti, MD

Thank you for the question. Areola reduction  involves  circumferentially removing areola  skin  around a smaller areola design. This procedure can be done under local or general anesthesia. It is often  done as part of a brest augmenation/lift,  breast lift or breast reduction  proc...

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Aldo Guerra, MD

Thanks for this question on nipple size. It is normal for there to be nipple asymmetry with regards to size and projection. I perform nipple reductions routinely and the results are very nice. Best, Dr. ALDO

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