Does a short nipple to inframammary fold length limit the size of my implant (without lowering my fold)? (Photo)

Having a short inframmary fold to nipple distance is fairly common.  The larger the implant, the longer the arc from nipple to inframammary fold distance is required to center your implant behind your nipple.  If your fold is not lowered with a large implant, the majority of your implant will sit above your nipple position.  With a small implant, minimal inframammary fold manipulation is required.  With a large implant, the fold will need to be lowered to accommodate the implant, increasing your long term risk of bottoming out.

Thank you for sharing your question.  If your implant is not large, your breast skin will stretch and create a more natural breast appearance over time.  If a large implant is desired, you would need to lower your fold or stage your augmentation over two operations.  Hope this helps.

Hello and thank you for your question. You are a great candidate
for a breast augmentation.   The fold can be lowered.   The size, profile, and shape of the
implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall
measurements, and soft tissue quality.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.  This entire surgery
can be performed with a small incision technique.  Make sure you
specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have
had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most important aspect is to find a
surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a
qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon