Changes to nipple position after BA? (Photo)

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I'm concerned that my upcoming BA will drastically change the position of my nipple. I'm not a fan of it sitting right bang smack in the centre of the breast. I fact I like that it looks lower or at the peak of the profile once it's all 'dropped' and settled. Going for smooth round low-mod prof.silicon, dual plane, Armpit. Is there a way the surgery is performed to prevent this? Is there anything in a BA procedure, that will make the nipple position change? Or are my concerns just silly?

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, your concerns about the relationship of your nipple to the implant are not silly; they are important to discuss with you surgeon.  The natural position of your nipple on your breast does have a major influence on how it will look after surgery but your surgeon might be able to adjust the implant pocket slightly to change the final appearance of your breast mound.  I would recommend discussing any concerns with them prior to surgery to determine if your goals are achievable.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

I suggest that you discuss your optimal nipple placement with your surgeon. A breast implant can change your nipple position depending on the pocket that is created for the implant to sit in.#PlasticSurgery #BreastAug #BreastImplants #Implants #choosingimplants #nipple

Nilesh Sojitra, MSc, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

You are not silly.the nipple position will definitely change after implant placement and it is important you discuss with your surgeon what you view as aesthetically pleasing

Michael J. Brown, MD · Answer

You should go look at pictures of women of similar shape, size, attributes. That is how you can tell. The link below will take you to galleries of women based exactly on these types of things.

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown 
Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

The positioning of your breast implant will have a significant implact on the position of your nipple. It is important to discuss this with your surgeon.The placement of shelf sutures can help prevent bottoming out with high nipple position.

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