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Is it normal for breast nipples and areola to be facing different directions?

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Timeforachange35Aug 4, 2015

My right nipple and areola are facing right in the middle of my breast, while my left breast's nipple and areola are facing off to the side. Is that normal? Is there anything that can be done about this? Thanks!!

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