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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Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. He or she will send in the necessary documentation to your insurance company for approval. Best wishes!
To keep the nipple area alive, enough breast tissue must be kept. This limits how small one can go with a reduction. If you want to be a B or A cup, the free nipple graft is the safest option. However, you will sacrifice function and sensation with a graft. Most women do not regain sensation....
Hi Ravina! Breast reductions do involve "moving" the nipple to lift the nipple to a more aesthetic position, but typically the nipple/areola complex stays connected to the tissue below and the entire pedicle (mound) of tissue is repositioned. In rare occasions, in patients with extremely large...