Hi, I’m looking to get breast augmentation surgery this year for my incredibly flat chest. I noticed my nipples sit very low on my chest and that to get lower pole fullness, my surgeon will have to lower my IMF more. I like where it is. I like how bras make me look like I have something and don’t want my IMF lowered. Is it possible to get nipple repositioning surgery to avoid lowering the IMF? Or is that something unachievable surgically with what I have?
Answer: Can My Inframammary Fold Stay the Same with Implants? Your photos show your concern clearly. Because there’s a short distance between your areolas and the current inframammary fold, placing an implant in the correct position—centered behind the nipple —will require lowering the fold to accommodate the implant properly.
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Answer: Can My Inframammary Fold Stay the Same with Implants? Your photos show your concern clearly. Because there’s a short distance between your areolas and the current inframammary fold, placing an implant in the correct position—centered behind the nipple —will require lowering the fold to accommodate the implant properly.
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Answer: Breast lift with implant augmentation The only way to get nipple/areola higher in your chest wall is through breast lift. Implant augmentation should be done after that with a goal to preserve current position of IMF. It can be done in a single or two surgery procedures. This is something you need to discuss with your surgeon ahead of time. Good luck.
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Answer: Breast lift with implant augmentation The only way to get nipple/areola higher in your chest wall is through breast lift. Implant augmentation should be done after that with a goal to preserve current position of IMF. It can be done in a single or two surgery procedures. This is something you need to discuss with your surgeon ahead of time. Good luck.
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Breast augmentation with nipple repositioning Thank you for your query. You can certainly get a lift of your nipples with breast implants if you do not wish to have a lowering of your infra-mammary fold. The most important thing , in my opinion, would be choosing the correct size and shape of the implants as well as their placement. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Breast augmentation with nipple repositioning Thank you for your query. You can certainly get a lift of your nipples with breast implants if you do not wish to have a lowering of your infra-mammary fold. The most important thing , in my opinion, would be choosing the correct size and shape of the implants as well as their placement. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Breasts Some women, like you, have breasts sitting somewhat low on your chest. the bases cannot be moved, and your nipples should not be moved. Measurements are needed to see if the fold should be lowered. Once the augmentation is done and if the fold is not moved, then the nipples can be adjusted later if needed.
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Breasts Some women, like you, have breasts sitting somewhat low on your chest. the bases cannot be moved, and your nipples should not be moved. Measurements are needed to see if the fold should be lowered. Once the augmentation is done and if the fold is not moved, then the nipples can be adjusted later if needed.
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Nipple position From your photographs, it seems that any surgical attempt to move your nipple position would achieve very little movement. You may get a very nice result with just a breast implant. Perhaps over the years you will develop a bit more of a lower pole which may allow for some tissue manipulation and allow a modest elevation of the nipple areolar complex.
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Nipple position From your photographs, it seems that any surgical attempt to move your nipple position would achieve very little movement. You may get a very nice result with just a breast implant. Perhaps over the years you will develop a bit more of a lower pole which may allow for some tissue manipulation and allow a modest elevation of the nipple areolar complex.
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Choosing the right size and profile breast implants for you I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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