Ask a doctor

Is it normal for one nipple to be lower than the other? (photos)

I just realised that one of my nipples is lower than the other. Is this due to one breast being saggier or just genetics? And is this normal? Also are my breasts sagging?

Doctor Answers 15

What is normal for breasts?

October 31st, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Actually more women have breasts that are slightly different in appearance and or size than women that have completely symmetrical breasts. Some women noticed this as the breasts are initially growing and others notice that this occurs as the breasts, age over the years of adulthood.

Web reference: http://www.gaplasticsurg.com

Sheldon Lincenberg, MD
October 31st, 2016

What is normal for breasts?

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Actually more women have breasts that are slightly different in appearance and or size than women that have completely symmetrical breasts. Some women noticed this as the breasts are initially growing and others notice that this occurs as the breasts, age over the years of adulthood.

Learn more: http://www.gaplasticsurg.com

Sheldon Lincenberg, MD

Is it normal for one nipple to be lower than the other?

October 19th, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

It is absolutely normal that women's breasts are somewhat asymmetrical. We are fond of saying that they are sisters not twins. This is an important observation to make before a routine breast augmentation. If breasts are asymmetrical going into surgery, without a specific procedure such as a lift to address the difference, one should expect them to be somewhat different after surgery as well.

Marshall T. Partington, MD, FACS
October 19th, 2016

Is it normal for one nipple to be lower than the other?

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

It is absolutely normal that women's breasts are somewhat asymmetrical. We are fond of saying that they are sisters not twins. This is an important observation to make before a routine breast augmentation. If breasts are asymmetrical going into surgery, without a specific procedure such as a lift to address the difference, one should expect them to be somewhat different after surgery as well.

Marshall T. Partington, MD, FACS

Is it normal for one nipple to be lower than the other?

October 18th, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Yes, it is completely normal for one breast to be lower than the other. Often they are not the same size. It is quite less common for breast to be completely symmetrical.

Michael Hueneke, MD
October 18th, 2016

Is it normal for one nipple to be lower than the other?

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Yes, it is completely normal for one breast to be lower than the other. Often they are not the same size. It is quite less common for breast to be completely symmetrical.

Michael Hueneke, MD

Breast asymmetry

October 17th, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for your question.  It is completely normal for your breasts to not be perfectly symmetric.  You have very nice youthful appearing breasts without any significant signs of sagging.  You should be pleased with your breasts!

Nicholas Tarola, MD
October 17th, 2016

Breast asymmetry

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for your question.  It is completely normal for your breasts to not be perfectly symmetric.  You have very nice youthful appearing breasts without any significant signs of sagging.  You should be pleased with your breasts!

Nicholas Tarola, MD

Is it normal for one nipple to be lower than the other?

October 17th, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Nearly all women have some degree of asymmetry between their breasts, whether in size, shape, nipple position, areolar size, etc.  Yours are very similar in appearance and do not show any signs of sagging.  Hope this helps.

Web reference: Http://www.nelson-center.com/breast-augmentation.html

Nelson Castillo, MD
October 17th, 2016

Is it normal for one nipple to be lower than the other?

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Nearly all women have some degree of asymmetry between their breasts, whether in size, shape, nipple position, areolar size, etc.  Yours are very similar in appearance and do not show any signs of sagging.  Hope this helps.

Learn more: Http://www.nelson-center.com/breast-augmentation.html

Nelson Castillo, MD

Asymmetry

October 17th, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for your question. No one is perfectly symmetric. I suspect the difference in the height of your nipples was present pre-operatively. Its normal for one nipple to sit slightly higher or lower than the other. Breast augmentation magnifies these slight differences. 

John L. Clayton, MD, PhD, MPH
October 17th, 2016

Asymmetry

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for your question. No one is perfectly symmetric. I suspect the difference in the height of your nipples was present pre-operatively. Its normal for one nipple to sit slightly higher or lower than the other. Breast augmentation magnifies these slight differences. 

John L. Clayton, MD, PhD, MPH

Nipple position

October 17th, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

It is quite common for one nipple to be higher than the other.  This is normal asymmetry. Implants only magnify the differences.  

Web reference: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/breast/breast-augmentation/

Steven Wallach, MD
October 17th, 2016

Nipple position

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

It is quite common for one nipple to be higher than the other.  This is normal asymmetry. Implants only magnify the differences.  

Learn more: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/breast/breast-augmentation/

Steven Wallach, MD

Very similar

October 17th, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Without measurements it is difficult to tell if there are any subtle asymmetries. Having said that, based on the pictures you have posted, it seems as though the breasts are overall quite similar. It is important to understand that most women's two breasts have differences in volume, shape and nipple position.

Best wishes,

Dr. Ravi Somayazula 

Web reference: http://www.bodybyravi.com/before-after-photos-houston/breast-augmentation/

Ravi Somayazula, DO
October 17th, 2016

Very similar

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Without measurements it is difficult to tell if there are any subtle asymmetries. Having said that, based on the pictures you have posted, it seems as though the breasts are overall quite similar. It is important to understand that most women's two breasts have differences in volume, shape and nipple position.

Best wishes,

Dr. Ravi Somayazula 

Learn more: http://www.bodybyravi.com/before-after-photos-houston/breast-augmentation/

Ravi Somayazula, DO

Breast asymmetry?

October 17th, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Dear Christie,


Your breasts are nearly perfectly symmetric, unlike a great majority of women, and would represent a boastful after result for any of us.  Don't obsess over your extremely minor asymmetry, it's perfectly normal.

Web reference: https://www.francisnyplasticsurgery.com/breast-augmentation/

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS
October 17th, 2016

Breast asymmetry?

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Dear Christie,


Your breasts are nearly perfectly symmetric, unlike a great majority of women, and would represent a boastful after result for any of us.  Don't obsess over your extremely minor asymmetry, it's perfectly normal.

Learn more: https://www.francisnyplasticsurgery.com/breast-augmentation/

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS

One nipple lower than the other - is this normal?

October 17th, 2016
{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for asking about your breast asymmetry.

  • Your photo shows that your breasts are perfectly normal.
  • The two sides of our bodies do not match perfectly
  • Every women has some slight asymmetry of her breasts.
  • So if everything otherwise is ok - no worries and enjoy your day!

Always consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes, Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD

Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD
October 17th, 2016

One nipple lower than the other - is this normal?

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}

Thank you for asking about your breast asymmetry.

  • Your photo shows that your breasts are perfectly normal.
  • The two sides of our bodies do not match perfectly
  • Every women has some slight asymmetry of her breasts.
  • So if everything otherwise is ok - no worries and enjoy your day!

Always consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes, Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD

Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.