I had a breast lift with slight reduction nine months ago and my nipples seem like they are too high. They pop out of all of my bathing suits and bras. I measured from my neck clavicle to each nipple in the distance is 9 inches on each side. The distance between my two nipples is 8.5 inches. I have already had one revision done to my right nipple because it was asymmetrical to the left. I am 5 foot 10 and 36 years old. Do they appear too high?
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June 23, 2022
Answer: 9 months post-op - Do my nipples appear too high?
External ultrasound therapy may be helpful to lower your implant, or surgery. Right now, a lift would be a limited help. Your breasts naturally sit somewhat low on your chest and the bases cannot be raised.
You do not have tubular breasts, but do sag. A lift with areolar reduction would work well for you. You can add implants for more fullness, or just keep the size you are.
Dear caitypea,
determining whether you need simply a breast augmentation versus a breast lift can be somewhat complicated. It depends on a number of factors including skin laxity and current nipple position. Generally speaking, if the nipples are lower than the inframammary line the patient will...
