I'm 31 years old, 38J breasts, no kids. Can I breast feed after Breast Reduction surgery?

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If I have breast reduction surgery then have children later on in life will I be able to breast feed, will they get bigger during pregnancy/after and will I have sensation in my nipples?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

I recommend a new technique called The Ultimate
Breast Reduction&trade;.The breast tissue is
reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and
more medial to increase your cleavage.This technique avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional
technique, maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed.The weight of the breast is transferred to
the underlying muscle resulting in immediate pain relief without excessive
reduction.At size 38 J each 200 grams
removal corresponds to 1 cup size change.From this, you can compute the amount required to be removed to achieve
your desired goal.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

If you have a breast reduction and become pregnant afterwards you may have milk production. And the production will not be enough to feed the baby solely with your breast milk. You will have changes in your breast after your pregnancies.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

surgery is probably but will you be able to fully nourish your child that way?  Probably not since a considerable amount of your ductal system is removed with the reduction.  So you have to decide what is most important to you and your potential children and make the best decision for yourself.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations performed for appropriately selected patients. The majority of patients undergo this procedure are able to breast-feed successfully; it will be important for you to let your plastic surgeon know that you are planning to do so, so that the appropriate technique is utilized. Breasts  do tend to get larger during pregnancy and then smaller and/or “droop” to some degree after pregnancy;  of course, there is great variation from one woman to another. Loss or change of nipple/areola sensation is one of the known complications that may occur with breast reduction surgery. Ultimately, it will be important for you to select your plastic surgeon carefully and time the procedure carefully, in relation to life circumstances. I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to breast reduction surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to predict whether or not a patient can breast feed after a breast reduction.  Most can breast feed but many women will probably have to supplement just like women who have not had reductions would.

Sheila Bond, MD · Answer

the ability to breast feed after a breast reduction will depend on the type of breast reduction performed. In cases where a breast reduction with Free Nipple Graft is performed there is complete loss of the ability to breast feed. In this procedure the nipples are removed and the breast in reduced, then the nipples are sewn on as a graft. In all other types of breast reduction breast feeding is possible after a breast reduction.

I'm 31 years old, 38J breasts, no kids. Can I breast feed after Breast Reduction surgery?

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