Hello, I had a breast reduction when I was 18 (17 years ago) and am wondering if there’s anyway to tell if my milk ducts were preserved during the surgery? Or is the only way to know this post pregnancy / attempts at breastfeeding? My nipple sensation never returned after the surgery and my nipples became flat. Based on my scars, I had an anchor or inverted T type reduction. Thank you so much for any info you can provide!
Answer: Can I tell if I will be able to breast feeding Hello, thank you for your question. Unfortunately, the only way to be able to tell if you will be able to breast feed is when your milk comes in after pregnancy. Not being able to breastfeed or supply enough milk to sustain a newborns life is a risk of having a breast reduction. I wish you the best.
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Answer: Can I tell if I will be able to breast feeding Hello, thank you for your question. Unfortunately, the only way to be able to tell if you will be able to breast feed is when your milk comes in after pregnancy. Not being able to breastfeed or supply enough milk to sustain a newborns life is a risk of having a breast reduction. I wish you the best.
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July 11, 2024
Answer: Always Cut Some Ducts During the process of a breast reduction, some breasts ducts are always cut in order to remove the excess breast tissue. However, some ducts and breast tissue remains intact. Generally speaking, you will have a 30-50% chance of breastfeeding following breast reduction surgery. However, for comparison, women with macromastia will only breastfeed at about a 50% rate. The only real way to tell if you will be able to breastfeed unfortunately is to attempt following childbearing.
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July 11, 2024
Answer: Always Cut Some Ducts During the process of a breast reduction, some breasts ducts are always cut in order to remove the excess breast tissue. However, some ducts and breast tissue remains intact. Generally speaking, you will have a 30-50% chance of breastfeeding following breast reduction surgery. However, for comparison, women with macromastia will only breastfeed at about a 50% rate. The only real way to tell if you will be able to breastfeed unfortunately is to attempt following childbearing.
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June 14, 2024
Answer: Surgery Usually there is enough breast tissue left attached to the areola to allow breast feeding in many techniques, About one third of women after a reduction cannot breast feed. Do try and find out. Perhaps you can feed with at least one breast.
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June 14, 2024
Answer: Surgery Usually there is enough breast tissue left attached to the areola to allow breast feeding in many techniques, About one third of women after a reduction cannot breast feed. Do try and find out. Perhaps you can feed with at least one breast.
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May 19, 2024
Answer: Breast feeding after breast reduction The ability to breastfeed after breast reduction surgery varies greatly among individuals and depends on several factors. While some women can successfully breastfeed after the procedure, many will encounter challenges or find it impossible. Even with meticulous technique, reducing the breast will reduce your ability to successfully breast feed.
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May 19, 2024
Answer: Breast feeding after breast reduction The ability to breastfeed after breast reduction surgery varies greatly among individuals and depends on several factors. While some women can successfully breastfeed after the procedure, many will encounter challenges or find it impossible. Even with meticulous technique, reducing the breast will reduce your ability to successfully breast feed.
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May 2, 2024
Answer: Breast Feeding After Breast Reduction During the breast reduction procedure, the breast tissue (parenchyma) is removed to reduce and reshape the breast. However, the blood supply and nerve supply to the nipple should be preserved. Additionally, the glandular connections to the nipple are also preserved depending on the "pedicle" (i.e. nipple connection to the breast tissue) selected. The T-shape reduction refers to the skin excision, but only your surgeon knows what type of "pedicle" was used. Regardless, only by becoming pregnant will the hormones in your body instruct your breast tissue to produce milk and only while attempting to breast feed will you be able to determine if you are able. In general, a properly performed breast reduction should not negatively effect your ability to breast feed according to a review article from 2017.
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May 2, 2024
Answer: Breast Feeding After Breast Reduction During the breast reduction procedure, the breast tissue (parenchyma) is removed to reduce and reshape the breast. However, the blood supply and nerve supply to the nipple should be preserved. Additionally, the glandular connections to the nipple are also preserved depending on the "pedicle" (i.e. nipple connection to the breast tissue) selected. The T-shape reduction refers to the skin excision, but only your surgeon knows what type of "pedicle" was used. Regardless, only by becoming pregnant will the hormones in your body instruct your breast tissue to produce milk and only while attempting to breast feed will you be able to determine if you are able. In general, a properly performed breast reduction should not negatively effect your ability to breast feed according to a review article from 2017.
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