How Does Breast Lift Wth Areola Reduction Effect Breast Feeding?

Thank you for the question.

Theoretically, any type of breast operation has a potential for decreasing the chances that a patient will be able to successfully breast-feed. The  more extensive the operation the greater the likelihood that milk ducts  will be involved in that the patient will not be able to breast-feed.

Unfortunately, it is hard to know what percentage of ladies are  not able to breast-feed after the breast surgery  because some patients are not able to breast-feed without having had any type of breast operation.

Similarly, loss of sensation is a potential risk associated with breast surgery.  The frequency that loss of nipple sensation is seen will depend on exactly what procedure is performed.

I hope this helps.

All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Any breast
operation can result in changes in sensation. This happens less with lifts than
reductions but is still possible. Occasionally, minor complications occur and
do not affect the surgical outcome. Major complications associated with this
procedure are rare. Luckily the minimal risk with this procedure will not affect your future ability to breastfeed. The suitability of the breast lift procedure and specific
risks may be determined during your consultation with your PS.

Hello! Thank you for your question! Breast procedures such as the
breast lift and breast reduction certainly result in a more shapely,
perky, and fuller appearance of your breasts along with raising of the
nipple-areolar complex to an appropriate position. Since there is an
incision made around the areola along with some rearrangement of tissue
of the breast, there is a risk, albeit very small, of change in
sensation to the area. The reported rate is ~7% chance in change in sensation.  However, in terms of breastfeeding, studies have
shown that there is no increased risk of changing your ability to do so
after breast procedures. Not every woman can breastfeed...thus if you
can now, your ability to do so will not change after such procedures.
Best wishes!