October 2023 I had a breast reduction with a lift. It is now August 2024 and I have heard from my husband, friends and the bustmob community that my nipples are too high and my breasts are still substantial. I was looking forward to enjoying my body during the summer but every time I wore a swimsuit, my husband would say “babe, your nipples are showing”. So, I am sharing my before and after photo because I would like surgeons perspective.
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I don't think your nipples are ruined--what is happening is they are being pulled towards the outside of the breast because they are attached to the underlying tissue (pedicle) and that is falling down and out and taking the nipple and areola with it. It can be fixed by redoing the reduction and...
Having a pacemaker is not a concern or a problem with breast reduction surgery. It is important to have Cardiology consultation for surgery and definitely let your surgeon know about the pacemaker. Best of luck to you
Thank you for your query. The chances of permanent loss of nipple sensation from a liposuction reduction are almost zero. There may be some temporary numbness of breasts that always goes away. You may have some bruising and swelling and rarely a collection of blood or serous fluid but the...