Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Expert Advice on Breast surgery - Q & A with Dr. C - nipple height differences

Q. One of my nipples is higher than the other. Can this be corrected?

A. Yes nipple height differences can easily be corrected. The procedure I would recommend would vary depending on the severity of the height difference. If one nipple needs a slight lift to match the other nipples location, I may suggest a crescent lift. If the nipple height difference is more obvious I would use a Binelli lift on the nipple that is lower to raise it to match the other side. In a more extreme case where the nipple is in a very unusual location, I may free graft the entire nipple to a better position to match the other breast. It is also important to remember that no person is exactly symmetrical and a small difference in nipple height may not even be worth chasing with corrective surgery.

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