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

Question

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?

Marshall T. Partington, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

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.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Christie.   You have slight breast asymmetry, which is extremely common among women. If you are happy with the size and shape of your breasts, do nothing and enjoy life. Judging from your photos, you have slight sagging, not significant enough to worry about. Good luck!

Sheldon Lincenberg, MD · Answer

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.

Nicholas Tarola, MD · Answer

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!

John L. Clayton, MD, PhD, MPH · Answer

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.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

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

Ravi Somayazula, DO · Answer

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

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is common to have minor degree of asymmetry for majority of women. You also have minor sagging which is also normal. If you are not happy please consult with a board certified PS for evaluation.

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

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