i had an uplift with implants several years ago. my areola are very large and quite high up on breast. is there anyway this can now be lowered ? i have to be careful what tops i wear as it shows above the neckline on them.
Answer: High nipple position can often be fixed
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Answer: Nipple Areola Mal-Position The treatment of superiorly mal-positioned nipple areola complexes following combination breast lift breast augmentation surgery is entirely dependent upon the cause of the problem. Unfortunately, in this case, it's virtually impossible to make a specific recommendation without pictures or a physical examination.In some cases, the nipple areola complexes may have been set at a level that's too high. In other cases, the breast implants may have drifted downward causing elevation of the nipple areola.Under these circumstances, the treatment is specific to the cause of the problem. In some cases, elevating the inframammary fold may be necessary and this may also require shortening of the distance from the areola to the inframammary fold. In other cases, decreasing the size of the areolas and breast implants may be necessary as well.Although, this can be an extremely difficult problem to fix, these maneuvers have the potential to improve nipple areola complex position. If you're concerned about your nipple areola mal-position, consultation with your surgeon is appropriate. Your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.
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Answer: Nipple Areola Mal-Position The treatment of superiorly mal-positioned nipple areola complexes following combination breast lift breast augmentation surgery is entirely dependent upon the cause of the problem. Unfortunately, in this case, it's virtually impossible to make a specific recommendation without pictures or a physical examination.In some cases, the nipple areola complexes may have been set at a level that's too high. In other cases, the breast implants may have drifted downward causing elevation of the nipple areola.Under these circumstances, the treatment is specific to the cause of the problem. In some cases, elevating the inframammary fold may be necessary and this may also require shortening of the distance from the areola to the inframammary fold. In other cases, decreasing the size of the areolas and breast implants may be necessary as well.Although, this can be an extremely difficult problem to fix, these maneuvers have the potential to improve nipple areola complex position. If you're concerned about your nipple areola mal-position, consultation with your surgeon is appropriate. Your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Lowering Nipple and Areola There is usually a way to lower your nipples and areolae to a more favorable position. An examination is critical for the best opinion. Most likely you could benefit from raising your inframammary crease and converting the lollipop lift to a T to shorten the vertical scar creating more upper pole fullness. You may be a candidate for a graft. An exam is needed to confirm. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon experienced in revisional surgery. See below for suggestions.
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December 14, 2014
Answer: Lowering Nipple and Areola There is usually a way to lower your nipples and areolae to a more favorable position. An examination is critical for the best opinion. Most likely you could benefit from raising your inframammary crease and converting the lollipop lift to a T to shorten the vertical scar creating more upper pole fullness. You may be a candidate for a graft. An exam is needed to confirm. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon experienced in revisional surgery. See below for suggestions.
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November 29, 2010
Answer: Two main reasons why the nipples can end up too high
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November 29, 2010
Answer: Two main reasons why the nipples can end up too high
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August 26, 2014
Answer: NippleAreola to High After Breast Lift with Augmentation Generally, when the nipple areolar position is too high after a mastopexy augmentation, the cause is inferior displacement or "bottoming-out" of the inferior breast fold. This can happen with any breast operation, and can be fixed, but can recur. The most common complaint is that patients feel that their nipple areola areas pop out or can be seen from the top of a bra or bathing suit. Rarely is the cause from inaccurate measurements for the new nipple position prior to the breast lift. Treatment consists of elevating the inframammary fold to a higher, more natural position. Either permanent or semi permanent sutures are used, and most plastic surgeons requiresome type of rigid bra support such as an underwire bra to help the area heal in the correct position. I like my patients to wear this support 24 hours a day for approximately 2 months after surgery.
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August 26, 2014
Answer: NippleAreola to High After Breast Lift with Augmentation Generally, when the nipple areolar position is too high after a mastopexy augmentation, the cause is inferior displacement or "bottoming-out" of the inferior breast fold. This can happen with any breast operation, and can be fixed, but can recur. The most common complaint is that patients feel that their nipple areola areas pop out or can be seen from the top of a bra or bathing suit. Rarely is the cause from inaccurate measurements for the new nipple position prior to the breast lift. Treatment consists of elevating the inframammary fold to a higher, more natural position. Either permanent or semi permanent sutures are used, and most plastic surgeons requiresome type of rigid bra support such as an underwire bra to help the area heal in the correct position. I like my patients to wear this support 24 hours a day for approximately 2 months after surgery.
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September 5, 2010
Answer: Nipple position too high after augmentation mastopexy
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September 5, 2010
Answer: Nipple position too high after augmentation mastopexy
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