Nipples too high after breast reduction, can this be corrected? (photo)

November 16, 2012
Asked By:Jessie with the DDD's in New York, NY

Hello, I had a breast reduction 7.5 months ago, I'm pleased, however my nipples are too high, I want to know what risks are involved with having them lowered a bit, as well as how invasive the procedure for this would be. It's something I could live with, but it's uncomfortable and if I wear certain bras or shirts my nipples peek out the top. I also want to have a little more breast tissue removed. I contacted my Dr. about it and he said he would tighten the lower aspect and remove more tissue.

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Answer: Nipples Too High after Breast Reduction?

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Answer: Nipples too high after breast reduction. What can be done?

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Farhad Rafizadeh, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 21, 2012

Answer: Excessive length between the areola and inframmary crease common after scar sparing breast reduction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 21, 2012

Answer: Excessive length between the areola and inframmary crease common after scar sparing breast reduction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 20, 2012

Answer: Revision of breast reduction

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Answer: Revision of breast reduction

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