Pregnancy after free nipple graft?

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I had a breast reduction with free nipple graft for medical reasons. I could no longer bear the weight. I am a 31 y/o female who wants children but I’m afraid of what will happen to my breast if I get pregnant .I was a 36K-L and 170 lb 5”5 before surgery. I had trouble breathing and I have neuro issue called Intracranial hypertension so my doctor didn’t want me sedated too long. The neuro docs say I can have kids but what will happen to the milk in my Breast?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Creative849733,
pregnancy will most likely cause an increase in size and breastfeeding issues can be expected. If you have any concerns, i would suggest you to discuss them with your plastic surgeon. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question! As with any mother who decides not to breastfeed or cannot breastfeed, the milk supply will dry up rather quickly. It usually happens in a matter of days. I'm sure you will become engorged but there's no way to determine exactly what will happen until it does. As long as you are being monitored by a physician, I see no issues. Best of luck!

Johanna D'Agostino, MD · Answer

I hope you are happy with your results and that your symptoms have improved! When Free Nipple Graft breast reduction is performed, the nipple areolar complex is completely removed and reattached at a more “ideal” position. Since the nerve tissue is injured during this surgery, there will be loss of signals required for lactation.

Pregnancy after free nipple graft?

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