Nipple Placement After Breast Lift?

asked 1 year ago by CCx4 in Omaha, NE
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: nipples

I am 12 weeks post op. from a breast lift. My left nipple measures 10" (25.4 cm) from the sternal notch and the right nipple is 9 3/4" (24.8 cm) from the sternal notch. The left breast is one full cup size different from the right breast. I don't want to be unrealistic. Are these real issues or should I be satisfied with this outcome? Thank you.

5 answers to Nipple Placement After Breast Lift?

Breast Asymmetry after Breast Lifting?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description, your concerns about breast asymmetry are understandable. However, it is not possible to give you good advice without direct examination or viewing pictures. Assuming you are working with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, I would suggest continued follow-up with him/her to express your questions and concerns. If the breast asymmetry continues to be significant I'm sure he/she will work with you to... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Nipple height asymmetry after breast lift

Small asymmetry in the nipple heights is typical. It is also possible that this will settle down in time. The difference in cup sizes could, similarly, result from differences in swelling. You should wait another three months before beginning to worry that this would require revision. If so, it can be corrected.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breasts are uneven after breast lfit (mastopexy) nipple height and breast size/volume (SEE VIDEO BELOW)

The discrepancy in the nipple height is relatively minor and can be adjustted at a later date. In regards to breast volume and size, you may want to consider liposuction as a minimal scar technique to decrease the breast size asymmetry. Wait at least 9 months. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and nipple height

Patients always have asymmetry to begin with, and after surgery they oalways do as well. If these thing sbother you alot, then review them with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and nipple placement

Several issues have to beironed out here. No photo makes it difficult at best. Secondly everyone is asymmetric to begin with and we hope to get them close as possible. Also is the a breast lift alone or was an augmentation or reduction procedure done as well?

Robert Whitfield, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

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