I had breast reduction surgery 5 years ago. Can my nipples be placed again? My nipples come out of every single bra and shirt, even full coverage bras and racerback tank tops. I'm desperate, he cut my incision again and pulled the breasts down, it fixed nothing. Should I go back? I just want to stay in a bra, and stop checking to make sure my nipples aren't out of my shirt.
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December 13, 2010
Answer: Nipples show or "pop-out" of bras following breast reduction
Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help in making your decision. You suffer from juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts, which is typically treated by breast reduction. It is not uncommon to have the symptoms that you describe such as neck/back/shoulder pain as well as...
It sounds like you are dealing with juvenile breast hypertrophy along with the physical and psychosocial consequences of this diagnosis. In other words, the breasts are too large for the frame causing both physical and psychological distress.
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It would be ideal if you lost weight before having breast reduction surgery. If you lose a lot of weight after the surgery, your breasts may change in shape and possibly even become smaller that you'd like. You should discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon during your consultation. ...