Will piercings help my nipples be erect more or will surgery be the only thing to help? (Photos)

Dear Thrifty1536,
tuberous breasts are not simply small or underdeveloped breasts. The appearance of the breast can range from mild to severe, and typical traits include: enlarged, puffy areola, rather wide spacing between the breasts, very little breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal inferior breast fold, and narrow base at the chest wall.The type of surgery best for you will depend on the severity of your condition.My preferred technique for tuberous breast correction involves a multistep procedure where the breast tissue is released in a radial pattern to prevent herniation into the areola and placement of a custom implant size is in the breast to allow appropriate expansion of the breast in the restricted dimensions. This can often be done in a single procedure but sometimes may require two surgeries.That said, it is best that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in person examination. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thrifty1536I appreciate your concern, but I do believe you are being too hard on yourself. Your breasts are not so horrible! You have slight asymmetry, the left  sagging a bit and your nipples are somewhat herniated. Nipple piercing will not change your particular situation. When financially feasible, you may consider left breast lift with or without implants and possible nipple areolar complex reduction to improve herniation. In the meantime please understand that your breasts are still attractive the way they are and quite full and the asymmetry can be camouflaged with proper bra selection. Best of luck.