Can I opt out of a minor nipple lift for tuberous breasts?

Tuberous breasts typically require some type of nipple correction for optimal shape. An examination would be needed to know if the result would be acceptable without the nipple lift. You may wish to wait until you are finished having children to have the procedure. I've included a video about surgery and breastfeeding I hope you find helpful.

You did not show photos, but you can choose whatever incision your surgeon thinks will technically work to place the implant. If you do have tuberous breasts, you may not have the ideal shape without addressing the areolar area. However, this could wait until you have all the children you want. Do remember, no matter the incision, there is some risk to breast feeding with implants. Not all women, with or without implants, can breast feed, and not all babies can breast feed.

Dear Tough753735,
tuberous breasts are not simply small or underdeveloped breasts. The appearance of the breast can range from mild to severe, and typical traits include: enlarged, puffy areola, rather wide spacing between the breasts, very little breast tissue, sagging, higher than normal inferior breast fold, and narrow base at the chest wall.The type of surgery best for you will depend on the severity of your condition.My preferred technique for tuberous breast correction involves a multistep procedure where the breast tissue is released in a radial pattern to prevent herniation into the areola and placement of a custom implant size is in the breast to allow appropriate expansion of the breast in the restricted dimensions. This can often be done in a single procedure but sometimes may require two surgeries.That said, it is best that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in person examination. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery