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Nipple Placement After Breast Lift? (photo)

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flutterbeatOct 19, 2012

I want a lot of lift with very small breasts and no implants. I am not willing to consider implants, but I want my nipple higher from my inframammary fold than is typical in a breast lift. They're too lax and small to be conservative with a lift, I feel. I included regular photos and photos where I've taped my breasts to show what kind of result I'm looking to get. Is this realistic to expect after surgery? If not, why?

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