I am in need of a breast reduction. I have no kids yet, however I would like to have kids and breastfeed sometime in the next 10 years. While I know it is impossible to guarantee the ability to breastfeed, I was wondering if there was a significant difference in ability to breastfeed based on which pedicle technique is used. Would the superomedial pedicle technique provide as much chance to breastfeed as the inferior pedicle technique? Which technique has the best chance for breastfeeding?
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October 9, 2015
Answer: Tradeoff is more in type of scar rather than ability to breast feed
Thank you for your pictures. In my opinion, you would be a good candidate for a modest reduction and a breast lift. This would help resolve your complaints/concerns and give you a good shape and size. Please consult with several board certified plastic surgeons.
In my opinion, if you have a hematoma it needs to be immediately drained. If not drained, this can lead to infection. You should focus on getting back to the plastic surgeon. He if she should attend to this hematoma. This will improve your pain.
Thank you for your question. First off, I recommend you check with your plastic surgeon to see if they specifically want you to avoid wearing a bra. I typically have all of my breast reduction patients in a medical grade bra for several weeks after surgery for...
