I was told I have a short nipple to inframammary fold length during my initial consultation with my PS. I was told that this would most likely result in the implants taking a longer time to "settle", but I was never told about any size limitations. I'm about one month from my sizing appointment and I want to ensure that I have realistic expectations going into my consultation. I am currently a small A cup and was hoping to achieve a full C-cup/ small D-cup with more upper pole fullness.
October 30, 2016
Answer: Short inframammary fold to nipple distance From my experience, it would be best to lower the fold to 7-8cm below the nipple. The nipple should ideally sit in the middle of the breast, so as a rough guide, the distance from the nipple to the inner and outer and lower border should be the same. So if your breast width is 14cm as an example, the fold should be about 7cm below the nipple. Another factor to consider is the projection of the implant. Implants with the same footprint (=height and width) can have different volumes and projections. That also means that implants with different volumes can have different footprints and hence different requirements for the level of the inframammary fold. In your case I guess from the photos that you would be able to get good results if you are aiming for a C cup size.
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October 30, 2016
Answer: Short inframammary fold to nipple distance From my experience, it would be best to lower the fold to 7-8cm below the nipple. The nipple should ideally sit in the middle of the breast, so as a rough guide, the distance from the nipple to the inner and outer and lower border should be the same. So if your breast width is 14cm as an example, the fold should be about 7cm below the nipple. Another factor to consider is the projection of the implant. Implants with the same footprint (=height and width) can have different volumes and projections. That also means that implants with different volumes can have different footprints and hence different requirements for the level of the inframammary fold. In your case I guess from the photos that you would be able to get good results if you are aiming for a C cup size.
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October 29, 2016
Answer: Good question. There is no question your fold will need to be lowered significantly. The normal distance from the nipple to fold in a well proportioned pretty breast of C-D cup size will be 9-11 cm. If the fold is not lowered adequately you will be top heavy and look artificial and fake, and have a very "augmented" look rather than a pretty well proportioned natural looking breast. Make sure you discuss your size and fold concerns thoroughly with your plastic surgeon, and be sure that your aesthetics align with your surgeon's. Good luck.
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October 29, 2016
Answer: Good question. There is no question your fold will need to be lowered significantly. The normal distance from the nipple to fold in a well proportioned pretty breast of C-D cup size will be 9-11 cm. If the fold is not lowered adequately you will be top heavy and look artificial and fake, and have a very "augmented" look rather than a pretty well proportioned natural looking breast. Make sure you discuss your size and fold concerns thoroughly with your plastic surgeon, and be sure that your aesthetics align with your surgeon's. Good luck.
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