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Nipple Asymmetry Correction Okay if I Want to Have Children?

asked 2 years ago by Msd5 in United States
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: nipples, female, asymmetry, recovery

I had breast augmentation surgery four months ago. Prior to the surgery, I had slight nipple asymmetry. The left side was higher than the right. Post-op, it is more noticeable. The left breast is a half centimeter lower than the right, but the left nipple is maybe an inch higher. If I am hoping to one day have children and breastfeed, should I wait for a possible breast lift down the road to have the asymmetry fixed? What is the procedure, recovery, and result for having nipple asymmetry fixed? I do not have any loss of sensation.

4 answers to Nipple Asymmetry Correction Okay if I Want to Have Children?

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Nipple/Areola Surgery for Asymmetry?

Yes, it is possible to adjust the positions of the nipple/areola complexes. This can be done under local anesthesia in most cases. I would suggest that you time the surgery carefully; for example, it may be in your best interests to wait until you have completed pregnancies to undergo any further breast surgery. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Picture would be helpful

 You my need the implant adjustment and not the lift procedure. Pictures or examination by a plastic surgeon will help. If you need to have lift and you plan to have kids any time soon, I would recommend to wait till you finished with pregnancy and then do the lift. 
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting nipple position asymmetry

It sounds as though your goal is to move your right nipple up to more closely approximate the higher right side. This can usually be accomplished by what is called a peri-areolar lift which leaves a scar all the way around the areola and most often involves the use of a permanent suture under the skin by this scar. Regards the half centimeter height difference, this may be able to be improved on by aggressive massage. Breast feeding is never a given if you haven't breast fed before... more
Michael C. Edwards, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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