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Will I be able to breast feed after breast reduction surgery?

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LearnGeneral surgeryBreast hypertrophyWill I be able to breast feed after breast reduction surgery?

Will I be able to breast feed after breast reduction surgery?

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The majority of breast reduction techniques utilized today preserve breastfeeding capabilities. Learn more from Michael Howard, MD, about breastfeeding after a breast reduction surgery.

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