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Does getting a breast reduction affect breastfeeding

Dr. Saptarshi Bhattacharya
2 min readSep 28, 2023

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Breast reduction is a very specific genre of breast surgery and it is gaining huge importance as time passes by. The treatment method (invasive) happens to be a blessing for those who feel a little awkward about their bust size. However, there seem to be concerns that keep raging about this practice especially when you think of breastfeeding.

So, here is a petite attempt to take a dig at the various nuances of does getting a breast reduction affect breastfeeding. Let’s understand this surgical procedure and its impact on breastfeeding.

The chief focus of the process

Tactically speaking, this one is a streamlined process which tends to shred or cut down the excess fats and troublesome tissues around your breast area. It can also remove the skin issues. However, you will not be compelled to shed off tissues and muscles which are essential for the production of milk. There is evidently no lethal impact, either short term or long term.

Milk production capacities do not take a hit even after the surgical procedure has been put in action. Milk supply will be intact in the breast area even after you have been through a reduction surgery around the area.

No harmful impact on breastfeeding

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Dr. Saptarshi Bhattacharya
Dr. Saptarshi Bhattacharya

Written by Dr. Saptarshi Bhattacharya

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