Can I still breast feed after a nipple reduction?

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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.

Robert J. Schwartz, MD · Answer

It should not be an issue for you to breastfeed after a nipple reduction.  As long as the milk ducts were not cut away from the glands, you should be fine.  To know for certain, I would follow up with the surgeon who did the procedure for you- they will be the most knowledgable in regards to exactly what was done and what to expect going forward.

Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) · Answer

The only way to be sure is to try it - it will either work or it wont! Certainly as long as the milk ducts have not been cut from the gland then there is every chance you will be able to breastfeed!

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