Had a breast reduction and now my areola and nipples are too high - what are my best options? (Photos)

June 19, 2025
Asked By:Warmhearted928533 in Detroit, Michigan

I had a second breast reduction 3 years ago. At the time I really liked my breast. They were small and my nipple and areola seemed to be positioned right. Since then, my weight has fluctuated and I am now 12lbs heavier than I was before. I do not like how high my areolas and nipples are on my breast. I also don’t like how flat the top portion of my breast are. Initially I was not open to breast implants, but I am starting to miss my breast being a little bigger or having more volume. I’d like to know some options. I’ve done a little research and I’m aware that my breast have bottomed out. If I have another breast procedure can we leave my areolas and nipples intact and just remove some of the skin with an inferior incision? Maybe add an internal bra as well. If this is an option, will my breast have more volume or look smaller? I personally don’t wanna have my entire breast chopped up again. My second question is if I want more volume or go a little bigger in size what kind of incisions would my breast require with adding breast implants and ensuring that my nipples aren’t too high? Also, would you guys recommend the breast implants behind the muscle or in front? If I were to get breast implants I would not want super perky breast. I want them to hang somewhat and look natural with more volume and lower positioning of areolas and nipples. Let me know what you guys/gals recommend. Thanks

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Answer: Breast reduction

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Answer: Breast reduction

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Answer: Breast Adjustments...

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Answer: Breast Adjustments...

Adam Tattelbaum, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 3, 2025

Answer: Too high

July 3, 2025

Answer: Too high

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