Are my nipples/areolas correctly placed? (Photo)

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I am still having issues with the placement of my nipples. I was told before that they weren't wrong, however my breast don't look right. They are always coming out of the top of every thing short of a crew neck top. They even come out of the armholes of my workouts tops in the gym. Please, I only want answers from doctors who can empathize with my issues and can offer solutions. Being told nothing is wrong when there clearly is an issue is very upsetting. Thank you

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

It appears your nipple-areola complexes are too high.  Photographs without clothes or a bra on would be more helpful.  You may need revision but without other photographs I cannot give you an accurate answer.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear CoolMom2020,
I understand your concern. Based on your photo, it looks like your nipples are placed too high. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Your nipples have been placed too high and now you have this problem.  The correction is to go smaller with your breasts, either smaller implants or less tissue, to help raise your inframammary fold and allow clothes and tops to not expose the nipple/areolas.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

There is a standard distance from the base of the neck that nipples should be. That is 20 centimeters from the strernal notch . I’m sure you can find photos on line that demonstrate this measurement

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

It would have been very helpful if you posted photos of your whole breast nude. Usually when nipples pop out of bras and outfits, the lower portion of the breast is sagging down too much. By trimming the lower heavy part of the breasts, the nipples will appear to be in the correct position. The problem is not with the nipple placement, but with the lower breast sagging down too much.

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