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Breastfeed after fat transfer enlargements?

knupp87Jul 22, 2015
I am 27 years old, 5'3", 140lbs, and a 34A. I've always been small breasted, but my breasts have decreased in size after breastfeeding both of my children. I am interested in fat transfer breast enlargements, but could I still breastfeed after the procedure since I still want one or two more children?

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Dr. Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS
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