I had my nipple pierced over a year ago and I went to have the gauge changed. A couple months later I stared to notice that the hole was getting bigger on one side. Giving it more time the skin over the top was getting thinner. One day in the shower I saw the start of a split in the nipple. My nipple ended up splitting about 1/2 way across even without the jewelry in it. Is there a way to fix this? I’d like to get it relieved if possible.
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Hello! I recommend you meet in person with a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. You will need a revision of the breast lift due to excess tissue in the lower poles (bottom of the breast). I believe once that is addressed, you will have a really nice result.
Scar revision followed with laser treatment seem to be working for most of the scars.. However, I do not think that anybody can promise that your scar is going to be better than one on your last photo. A good tattoo of areola's border would be an option too? Good luck.
Nipple and Areola revisions can be done in the office under local anesthetic however… It is much easier to raise a nipple then to lower one. That is because of where the nipple is moved from creates a scar that may be seen out of the top of a swimsuit. But if the goal is to make the nipple li...
