I had a breast lift 8 months ago and the nipples are too high. Can this be fixed by sewing the lower part down? (Photos)

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I'm 58, 5'2", 126lbs. Light Caucasian skin tone.

Emre Guvercin, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Thank you for your question &mdash; this type of concern is more common than many patients expect after a breast lift.Based on your description, you’re likely dealing with two key issues:
Over-elevated nipple-areola complex &mdash; the nipples are positioned too high on the breast mound, which can look unnatural or disproportionate.Flattened upper pole &mdash; loss of fullness in the top portion of the breast, which reduces overall projection and roundness.Additionally, if your nipple-to-inframammary fold distance is greater than 7 cm, that confirms vertical excess in the lower pole, further distorting the natural balance and making the nipples appear even higher.This combination cannot be corrected simply by “sewing the lower part down.” Instead, it requires a thoughtful revision strategy that addresses:Nipple repositioning to a more centered, aesthetic locationReshaping and tightening the lower poleRestoring upper pole fullness, often using your own tissue without implantsIn my practice, I use a technique called the Revision Push-Up Lift for these situations. It’s specially designed to manage prior scarring, protect blood supply, and achieve natural-looking projection and symmetry &mdash; even after a suboptimal lift.You're at 8 months post-op, which is generally a safe time to explore revision options if healing has stabilized.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Removal of some skin from the lower pole of your breast to shorten the distance from the bottom of your areolar to your breast fold can help the appearance of nipples placed too high. This procedure can improve your appearance though not fully correct it.

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

Lowering the nipple is difficult and usually results in unacceptable scars.  I

f the lower pole of the breast is excessive, it can sometimes be shortened.  While this does not technically raise the nipples, it may allow you to wear a bikini or bra without the nipples being too close to the top.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. This can be corrected by addressing the lower pole as you alluded to and can be done through an IMF incision.

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

While they may seem high, it can be improved with a lower pole resection with a small wide implant to fill out the top.

Good luck.

Don’t move your nipple any higher.

I had a breast lift 8 months ago and the nipples are too high. Can this be fixed by sewing the lower part down? (Photos)

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I had a breast lift 8 months ago and the nipples are too high. Can this be fixed by sewing the lower part down? (Photos)

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Answer: Revision

Answer: Revision

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