Hello! I am looking into getting a breast lift in the near future. I am 19, therefore I am very concerned about possible side effects of having a lift i.e. not being able to breast feed. I like the look a Anchor Incision breast lift gives. I also know that this is the most heavy duty type of lift. What are the chances id still be able to breast feed after an anchor lift? Are certain lifts safer in regards to being able to breast feed later on? Thank you!
April 30, 2017
Answer: Anchor Lift and Breast Feeding Thank you for the question. Much will depend on exactly what operation you undergo. Most patients who undergo breast lifting surgery have their nipple/areola complexes remain in communication with the underlying breast parenchymal tissue. In other words, the operation involves movement of the nipple/areola complexes upwards; the breast tissue to nipple/areola complex relationship remains intact. Therefore, the majority of patients who undergo breast lifting surgery will be able to breast-feed.My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully, including your desire to breast-feed in the future. Working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve your goals. You may find the attached link helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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April 30, 2017
Answer: Anchor Lift and Breast Feeding Thank you for the question. Much will depend on exactly what operation you undergo. Most patients who undergo breast lifting surgery have their nipple/areola complexes remain in communication with the underlying breast parenchymal tissue. In other words, the operation involves movement of the nipple/areola complexes upwards; the breast tissue to nipple/areola complex relationship remains intact. Therefore, the majority of patients who undergo breast lifting surgery will be able to breast-feed.My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully, including your desire to breast-feed in the future. Working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve your goals. You may find the attached link helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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May 1, 2017
Answer: Breast feeding after mastopexy Generally speaking it is possible to breast feed after a breast lift. The lift repositions the nipple and areola without removal of tissue or ducts. An anchor lift can be performed with skin removal and minimal chance of disruption of the breast and duct structures.
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May 1, 2017
Answer: Breast feeding after mastopexy Generally speaking it is possible to breast feed after a breast lift. The lift repositions the nipple and areola without removal of tissue or ducts. An anchor lift can be performed with skin removal and minimal chance of disruption of the breast and duct structures.
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