Can my breast be fixed after too much skin was removed during lift? High Nipple (photo)

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I’m 5’4 & 150lbs. Had a breast lift with implant exchange and nipple reduction. Right nipple peaks out of all my clothes including full coverage bras. Right nipple to collarbone is 15.34cm and left nipple is slightly high as well at 17.74cm from collarbone. I have read that a good measurement is around 19-21cm.. Is there still hope without removing or reducing implants? Currently have 285cc. I’m devastated, waited 10yrs for a surgery that would fix not cause me problems.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

I recommend explantation and mini lift.  Using a circumareola incision, the implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  At the same time, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on this single photo, it does not appear that your nipples are too high or in significantly different position, as your measurement show? It would be in your best interest to seek a second opinion consultation since this type of discrepancy  may be may be only discussed after good in person evaluation.Hope this helps.

Scott Tucker, MD · Answer

It appears as if your areola to inframammary fold distance is too long on the right side. This could be improved by resecting more skin along the IMF which would also pull your nipple lower on that side. I would not recommend doing anything to the left breast.Good luck,Dr. Tucker

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The lower part of your breast with the higher nipple does hang down more. If this were shortened, your nipple might not appear to be as high without having to move the nipples.  Please discuss this with your surgeon.

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