Can a breast lift fix flat nipples?

Question

I'm scheduled for a breast lift in 2 months and i would like to know if a breast lift could fix my flat nipples and keep them hard/pointy.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

A breast lift will reshape your breasts to make them perkier and fuller, but unfortunately the procedure will not correct flat nipples. If you want to make your nipples more prominent, you can ask your surgeon about inverted nipple correction. This can be performed at the same time as your breast lift.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A breast lift will not fix flat nipples. Inverted Nipple Correction is a relatively short outpatient procedure that can create nipple projection and is frequently done in concert with breast augmentation.   If the inverted nipple procedure is to be done alone, the procedure can be performed under local anesthesia in less than 30 minutes.  Downtime is minimal. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

A separate procedure is necessary to fix inverted nipples.  Usually it is better not to do it at the time of the lift due to blood supply issues.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

A breast lift will NOT correct inverted nipples but you can speak to your surgeon and it can be done at the same time.

David A. Lickstein, MD · Answer

The procedure will reposition your nipples but will not result in any change to the profile or contour of the nipple itself.

Can a breast lift fix flat nipples?

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