Will a tuberous breast correction surgery affect my ability to breastfeed?

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I am 19 years old and I believe i have tuberous breasts. I have been wanting to see a doctor however a consultation is expensive and pointless at the moment considering I cant afford a surgery any time soon. I plan to save up to have surgery but I am concerned that I will be unable to breastfeed later on when I decide to have children. Can the surgery prevent breastfeeding? And will pregnancy ruin the results?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question.  A Tuberous breast correction could affect nipple function as incisions all the way around the areolas are typically involved. Your Plastic Surgeon would discuss the risks and considerations with you to help you make an informed choice. For any women, childbearing and breastfeeding often affects the breasts- size and shape, so it is possible you will want to consider another procedure down the road after having children but not necessarily. Booking a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon, even if you aren't quite ready to proceed yet would not be a waste in my opinion. You could ask important questions and be sure that they are answered by someone who has examined you and can tell you exactly what you are dealing with. Many Clinics offer financing options as well if that is something you are interested in.All the best All the best

Steve Merten, FRACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi

There are different ways of doing this surgery, but generally there should not be a major risk to later breast feeding, Also, if you live in Sydney there may be a possibility of having this surgery done in a public hospital to reduce costs. Regards, Dr Steve Merten, Sydney, Australia

Andrew L. Greensmith, MBChB, FRACS · Answer

It depends on the extent of the problem and severity of the tuberous deformity .Pregnancy will not reck a result but of course can cause some deterioration sometimes . If the nipple is left attached to some breast tissue the breast feeding can be possible

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is something that you will 
want to discuss with your plastic surgeon, as it all depends on which 
procedure you are having done. With that being said, there are options 
that will not affect your ability to breast feed. I would recommend an 
in-person examination with your plastic surgeon to determine the best 
option for your needs and concerns. Best of luck to you!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Correction of a constricted breast involves release the base of the breast referred to as a mastotomy. Often times a breast implant is placed in a sub glandular position concurrently. For a conical areola a donut mastopexy can be of benefit. None of these procedures will affect the ability to breast-feed.

Will a tuberous breast correction surgery affect my ability to breastfeed?

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Answer: Correction of a constricted or tuberous breast is not eliminate the ability to breast-feed.

Answer: Correction of a constricted or tuberous breast is not eliminate the ability to breast-feed.

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Answer: Will a tuberous breast correction surgery affect my ability to breastfeed?

Answer: Correction of a constricted or tuberous breast is not eliminate the ability to breast-feed.

Answer: Correction of a constricted or tuberous breast is not eliminate the ability to breast-feed.

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