Hi, I was curious about if I was to able to get a Breast Reduction surgery, if I would still be able to breastfeed afterwards? I know the milk production can decrease, but just wondering if I could at all?
Answer: Breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery Yes you absolutely can. We preserve milk glands during breast reduction surgery so you can definitely breastfeed afterwards. There’s only one exception. Women with excessively large breasts may need a reduction technique called free nipple technique. It entails total nipple removal before it's moved to a new position on the resized breast. Free nipple technique will lead to damage of nerves and ducts. Nipple sensation is lost along with the ability to lactate.
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Answer: Breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery Yes you absolutely can. We preserve milk glands during breast reduction surgery so you can definitely breastfeed afterwards. There’s only one exception. Women with excessively large breasts may need a reduction technique called free nipple technique. It entails total nipple removal before it's moved to a new position on the resized breast. Free nipple technique will lead to damage of nerves and ducts. Nipple sensation is lost along with the ability to lactate.
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December 24, 2024
Answer: Breastfeeding and Breast Reduction Surgery The answer is: maybe.
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December 24, 2024
Answer: Breastfeeding and Breast Reduction Surgery The answer is: maybe.
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August 29, 2023
Answer: Many women can breastfeed after reduction Hi lauren_frankland,
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August 29, 2023
Answer: Many women can breastfeed after reduction Hi lauren_frankland,
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July 13, 2023
Answer: Yes....or no Hi Lauren,
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July 13, 2023
Answer: Yes....or no Hi Lauren,
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May 31, 2023
Answer: Probably The short answer is that it depends on whether or not you had a free nipple graft or if your nipple was left on a "pedicle". If you have a free nipple graft, you will not be able to breast feed. If your nipple and areola is left on a "pedicle" then you will likely be able to breast feed. This of course also depends on if you have successfully breast fed previously. If you were unable to breast feed prior to breast reduction surgery, then it is not likely you will be able to after ward, even if your nipple is left on a pedicle. If you have never been pregnant then whether or not you will successfully breast feed (with or without a reduction) is unknown. If breast feeding is very important to you, you may want to wait until you have finished having children to have a breast reduction. On the other hand, if your large breasts are causing significant physical or psychological distress for you then at least speak with your plastic surgeon about preserving your nipple and areola on a pedicle (NOT a free nipple graft) to give you the best chance of successfully breast feeding after surgery.
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May 31, 2023
Answer: Probably The short answer is that it depends on whether or not you had a free nipple graft or if your nipple was left on a "pedicle". If you have a free nipple graft, you will not be able to breast feed. If your nipple and areola is left on a "pedicle" then you will likely be able to breast feed. This of course also depends on if you have successfully breast fed previously. If you were unable to breast feed prior to breast reduction surgery, then it is not likely you will be able to after ward, even if your nipple is left on a pedicle. If you have never been pregnant then whether or not you will successfully breast feed (with or without a reduction) is unknown. If breast feeding is very important to you, you may want to wait until you have finished having children to have a breast reduction. On the other hand, if your large breasts are causing significant physical or psychological distress for you then at least speak with your plastic surgeon about preserving your nipple and areola on a pedicle (NOT a free nipple graft) to give you the best chance of successfully breast feeding after surgery.
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