Is it possible to breastfeed after breast lift surgery?

Hi there-
It is very difficult to say what your chances of success are, because to some extent they will depend on variables which cannot be perfectly understood (such as how your breast tissue reacted to the surgery).
It is clear that your chances of producing the same amount of breast milk as you did before surgery are reduced, however if you are approaching breast feeding as an important means of transferring your immunity to your baby, every little bit counts, even if you have to supplement with formula.
So- give it a shot. Even if the baby is still hungry after your supply is exhausted, you will still have achieved your goal.

The simple answer is yes, but it all depends on the type of breast lift that you had 2 years ago. If the nipple/areolar complex is still attached to a significant amount of breast tissue, then you will probably be able to breast feed.
However, if the nipple attachment is limited then the chances are much slimmer. Ask you plastic surgeon what type of mastopexy was used. 

Any surgery that causes disruption to the breast milk ducts (like in a breast lift) will result in a potentially reduced ability to breastfeed. The more substantial the breast lift then the greater the risks that your breastfeeding ability will be reduced.

It depends on what technique was applied and how much tissue was removed. Most patients can still breast feed after surgery however.

Most patients will still be able to breast feed following surgery on their breasts.  That is true for breast augmentation, breast lifts and breast reductions.

Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your pregnancy. While the inability to breastfeed is a potential complication after a breast lift, the vast majority of patients are still able to breastfeed.

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. 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! 

         The vast majority of
patients who undergo breast lift surgery are able to breast feed following this
procedure. The ability to breast feed depends on a variety of factors.

 

         Large studies have
demonstrated that as many as twenty percent of women are unable to breast feed
even without surgery.

 

         In a small
percentage of patients, breast feeding can be adversely impacted by breast lift
surgery. This appears to be related to the extent of the surgical dissection.
The more extensive the dissection, the greater the likelihood of nerve damage,
damage to the blood supply, damage to the ductal system or damage to the breast
tissue itself.

 

         In women who have
previously demonstrated an ability to breast feed, inability to breast feed
would be rare following this type of procedure. In light of the fact that you
have previously breast fed four children, you shouldn’t have difficulty breast
feeding again.

First, congratulations! Many women can and do breastfeed successfully after breast surgery. Whether or not you will be able to breastfeed will depend partly on where your incisions were placed and if the milk ducts were preserved during surgery. You won't know for sure until you try, so give it a shot. Good luck!

There is no guarantee that a woman can breast feed with or without antecedent surgery.  I have had many patients that have breast fed after a lift.  The lift certainly doesn't make feeding any more likely but it does not remove the possibility of it.

You have a good chance of breast feeding. However, there are many factors that you have to consider. First, it depends on the type of life you had. Second, it also depends on the tissue that was removed. However, if most cases, patient are still able to breast feed without a problem. Good luck.