Nipples too high after breast reduction. Can it be fixed? (Photo)

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I am 25 years old and recently had a breast reduction (was done on the 27th July 2015 to be exact) so far I've healed ok apart from a small infection on my right breast. Oneed thing that's been bothering me is that I feel that my nipples are too high. What could they do to rectify this and what would I be left with (scar wise). This is a photo from when the glue was still on and about 3 weeks after as i haven't had the guts to take anymore.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your picture.  I would wait 3 months to allow the swelling to resolve then re-evaluate the position of the nipples.  After 3 months, if the nipples are too high a revision can be planned.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your photos and concerns.  Your
very early in the recovery phase. Your breast will change over the next few months.   Final results take 6 months.  After 6 months, a revision can be performed if needed.   Please express your concerns to your Plastic surgeon.
Rest assured, your implants will drop.  Best of Luck

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and picture. Your concerns are certainly understandable but it is still too early to evaluate the long-term outcome of the procedure performed. This evaluation is best done six months to one year after the breast reduction procedure was performed.In the longer term, if the same issues/concerns remain, then revisionary breast surgery will be necessary. Removal of additional skin/tissue along the lower breast poles will serve to improve the shape of the breast and lower the  position of the nipple/areola complexes on each breast mound.  This would require acceptance of a transverse scar along the infra mammary fold areaa. Best wishes.

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