I bottomed out and my nipple projection is about half what it was

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In 2019 I fully bottomed out my approx 20 yearold implant on right side. Since then , even though it was repaired by recreating the pocket and adjustingy crease back to natural my nipple is at about half the size when it’s erect and unless I’m very stimulated by serious manipulation will it even get hard- it’s literally an inverted nipple grade1 since I bottomed out. Why would I loose nipple sensitivity after bottomed out ?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear katrinaschan,
bottoming out occurs when the implant falls below the current breast crease or inframammary line. It's more likely to happen with inframammary incisions, which is why I try not to use the inframammary approach to any breast surgery.
Bottoming out can also occur if an implant is too large for the breast pocket. That is why it is important to choose an implant size that's correct for your body. I perform numerous measurements in the office to determine optimal implant size for my patient's bodies.
If you are concerned, please check it with your plastic surgeon for reassurance and to further discuss your options and possibility of revision.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You can lose some sensitivity to either nipple with any breast surgery. If it is inverted, it can be released, but you may lose more sensitivity and it may no longer become erect. Please discuss your options with your surgeon.

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