10 months post op and concerned my nipples are too low - looking for a second opinion (photos)

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Hi I am 5ft6 age 34 Ihad my 1st breast augmentation aug 21 & had to have them redone due to waterfall/capsular contracture- my 1st implants was 325cc hp round textured, 2nd time 375 ultra hp round textured - I was a 32/34 B before- I am now 10 month post op but I feel that my nipple is low and not much breast underneath and they don’t look round to me - my consultant says they look fine and measure 19.5cm when measuring to my nipple - but I’m still left worried and disappointed? Thanks

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

Your nipples are in the right place, the trouble it’s that you use texture implants and the implants are place behind the muscle, they are to high and don’t descent, that’s why you Nepalese looks down and the breast high, you need to use round no texture implants, to let the implants go down and the nipple place in the middle of the breast

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! I do see what you are saying about your nipples being low; however, your nipples were low on the breast mound prior to your initial augmentation. I think that is simply your anatomy. The only other answer for you is to get a breast lift if you really want to get your nipples higher on the breast mound. Good luck!

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for posting! I completely understand what your saying even though your results are ok. The problem is your nipples where a little low to begin with and your implants should’ve settled a bit more by now.

I would’ve preferred to do Implants with a Circumferential Lift, also called a Benelli Lift (a lift that only tightens skin around the areola and leaves a peri-arolar scar only). This could’ve been your fist option. Pocket revision plus a Benelli Lift is a good option now.
A less invasive option would be a Benelli Lift without touching the implants the implants and trying massages to help them settle a bit lower.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it appears your nipples were a little low preoperatively.  If you want them higher you would need a lift.  Your current results look very acceptable so I'm not sure you'd want to undergo a lift and risk other issues.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear kimholmes,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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