2 years post breast lift - can the nipples be more centered? (Photos)

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Can the nipples be centred in more ? Had many consults with doctors and one suggested they can with another lollipop lift. Is it possible?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Anonymouslondon,

breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.
Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.
While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.
If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast) · Answer

The optimum position for a nipple aesthetically is on the meridian of the breast (mid way between where the breast meets the chest wall in the midline, and the outer border of the breast) on the most projected part of the gland. Based on your photo, you have a long nipple to inframammary fold distance and there is a relative lack of volume above the nipple in comparison with below the nipple. This could be adjusted with a revision mastopexy, and the nipple position could be adjusted at the same time if required.

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD · Answer

Yes, the nipples can be more centered. This could be accomplished by either repositioning the implants, revising the lift, or both. To provide the best answer would require a physical examination. Ideally, you would discuss your options with your surgeon. Otherwise, seek a consultation with another board-certified plastic surgeon.

Michelle Zweifler, MD · Answer

Postoperatively after a breast lift, the breast tissue may bottom out leaving the nipples higher on the breast mound.  With vertical breast lifts, revision with horizontal inframammary excision tends to center the nipple on the breast.  
Another option is fat grafting to the upper pole to restore upper breast fullness.

Emre Guvercin, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

After 2 years post breast lift, nipples seem to be relatively in normal hight, but breast tissue seems pitotic, this situation is called 'pseudopitosis' and common after a lift. Best option should be lift with reverse T scar, changing of breast footprint to a higher and fuller clevage position; nipple can be more centralized at the same time. All can be achived with Push-Up Breast Lift

2 years post breast lift - can the nipples be more centered? (Photos)

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Answer: Revision breast lift

Answer: Revision breast lift

Answer: Best suitable option for better clevage and medial positioned nipples

Answer: Best suitable option for better clevage and medial positioned nipples

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2 years post breast lift - can the nipples be more centered? (Photos)

Answers (8)

Answer: Revision breast lift

Answer: Revision breast lift

Answer: Best suitable option for better clevage and medial positioned nipples

Answer: Best suitable option for better clevage and medial positioned nipples

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