Are my nipples too high & will I need surgery to rectify? (Photo)

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I have had a breast uplift with fat transfer. I had to have revision surgery because my nipples expanded, the surgeon said it was because the injected fat and were too high. He said he would be able to fix this by tightening the bottom incision. I still think they are way too high and they show in vest tops/ bikinis etc. Can someone support me in answering whether I’ll need further surgery to rectify this? Thank you!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Raeann7,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello Dear @Raeann7 I appreciate your question. It is a necessarily surgical process, in which the revision of the periareolar contour is performed and can be placed in the proper position. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeons for more information and recommendations. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your nipples are probably not too high, but your breasts are bottoming out from the weight. Your surgeon can tighten your lower pole and correct this.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

What is the nipple areola position has been sent it’s pretty hard to lower it.

The best way to deal with it is to tighten up the skin envelope below pushing the breast higher relative to the nipple position.

To Mia your nipple position seems typical for what most plastic surgeons do. When breasts bottom out with time after surgery it can give the illusion of the nipple sitting higher.

Continue following up with your surgeon.

If you want a formal second opinion consultation then schedule those as in person consultations bringing with you all before and after pictures and copies of operative reports.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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