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

September 19, 2016
Asked By:Anon957953 in Sydney, AU

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?

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September 22, 2016

Answer: Tuberous breast surgery

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September 22, 2016

Answer: Tuberous breast surgery

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September 20, 2016

Answer: Augmentation

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