What is the Average Space Between the Nipple and the Crease?

Hello and thank you for the question ~

From examination of your photographs, it appears as if you have a short nipple to fold distance.  This distance will vary from person to person. A shorter distance will dictate, to an extent, the dimensions of an implant that may be utilized in a breast augmentation which will allow for an aesthetically pleasing and balanced result.  Keep in mind that over time, the nipple to fold distance will increase following a breast augmentation. This may take months to fully develop and it does have an upper limit.  These factors, thus, need to be discussed with the patient during the consultation so that they understand how the breast will appear early on after the surgery, and how, with time, the breast appearance will improve.I would recommend discussing these concerns with your plastic surgeon. 

 

Kindest Regards ~

Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S. 

The distance between the niple and inframammary fold differs from patient to patient.  Looking at your photos I disagree with one of the other reviewers- I do not believe you have any sort of constriction.  You do look like someone who needs the crease lowered or a procedure to raise your nipple to avoid the appearance of a high implant.  Thinking of your nipple as the center of a circle, the implant should end up sitting close to where the nipple and the center of the implant are aligned.  If the center of the implant ends up far above the nipple, your implants will appear too high.  The other choice that may help is by using a higher profile implant which, therefore, has a smaller diameter.  This smaller circle doesnt need to extend too low which is the issue in your case.