Will my Implants Drop and Raise my Nipple at All? (photo)

The period of time immediately following revisional breast
surgery is characterized by rapid change.During this period of time, swelling, muscle spasm, inflammation and the
healing process itself all contribute to changes in the appearance of a woman’s
breasts.In some cases, swelling and
muscle spasm can displace the breast implants in a superior direction when
implants are placed beneath the muscle.Based on your pictures, I believe this is a distinct possibility. With
time, assuming adequate pocket dissections, these implants might return to a
more normal position.With downward
movement of your implants, the nipple areola complexes may rotate in an upward
direction. It may take 3 to 6 months for these changes to occur.If no progress has occurred by then,
revisional surgery may be necessary.This would involve re-creating the lower portions of the breast pocket
and lifting the breasts in an upward direction.Based
on your pictures, I suspect that even if your implants do drop into normal
position, you’ll still need a revision of your breast lift procedure.For this reason, it’s important to have good
communication with your plastic surgeon.Make sure he’s aware of your concerns.He’s familiar with the specifics of your surgery and will be able to
give you appropriate direction.

Thank you for the photos.  It is very common for the implants to remain high for a little while.  When they drop the nipple should appear a little "higher".  Please follow your board certified plastic surgeon's protocol.  Also inform him/her of any issue that you may have.

Thank you for the question and pictures.

Yes, it is quite common for breast implants to “settle” and for the nipple/areola complexes to “rise” during the first few months after surgery. Be patient and continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon.

Best wishes.