Before my breast augmentation, my nipples were slightly asymmetrical, but barely noticeable. After, they look very symmetrical and it’s very upsetting. My doctor tells me that it’s my fault, but I have no idea how. My breast are also slightly asymmetrical with my right one being higher than my left. Is this my fault?
Answer: Lowering left implant is the solution. Thank you for your photographs. Your postoperative photograph shows that your left implant sits higher on your chest, and therefore it gives the appearance that your left nipple sits lower. The solution to this is to lower the left implant so that the bottom and top of your left implant is at the same level as your right side. Ask your plastic surgeon if they would do this small revision to keep you as a happy patient. Best wishes.
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Answer: Lowering left implant is the solution. Thank you for your photographs. Your postoperative photograph shows that your left implant sits higher on your chest, and therefore it gives the appearance that your left nipple sits lower. The solution to this is to lower the left implant so that the bottom and top of your left implant is at the same level as your right side. Ask your plastic surgeon if they would do this small revision to keep you as a happy patient. Best wishes.
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Answer: Discuss with surgeon Implants tend to make shape asymmetry more visible. However, in this case it looks like you may need to speak with your surgeon about a possible revision as right side (in the photo) seems to be sitting higher.
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Answer: Discuss with surgeon Implants tend to make shape asymmetry more visible. However, in this case it looks like you may need to speak with your surgeon about a possible revision as right side (in the photo) seems to be sitting higher.
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July 23, 2024
Answer: Asymmetrical nipples after breast augmentation Dear Rational264784,
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July 23, 2024
Answer: Asymmetrical nipples after breast augmentation Dear Rational264784,
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July 19, 2024
Answer: CC Thanks for your question! I'm not sure that it is anyone's fault. It appears as though you may have capsular contracture on the one side and that is causing the implant to ride high and makes that nipple look lower. I would suggest an in person appointment for the best remedy. Good luck!
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July 19, 2024
Answer: CC Thanks for your question! I'm not sure that it is anyone's fault. It appears as though you may have capsular contracture on the one side and that is causing the implant to ride high and makes that nipple look lower. I would suggest an in person appointment for the best remedy. Good luck!
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July 16, 2024
Answer: Nipple asymmetry From the photos it appears you had some nipple asymmetry prior to augmentation but the appearance of the nipples today is influenced by implant malposition. If you are early in your recovery you still may see improvement as swelling resolves and healing progresses.
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July 16, 2024
Answer: Nipple asymmetry From the photos it appears you had some nipple asymmetry prior to augmentation but the appearance of the nipples today is influenced by implant malposition. If you are early in your recovery you still may see improvement as swelling resolves and healing progresses.
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July 22, 2024
Answer: Asymmetry is not your fault It is a known risk with breast augmentation that placement of implants can enhance any asymmetry that is present before the procedure. I agree that your asymmetry prior to the procedure is minimal. On review of your post surgery result, your left implant is positioned higher than the right, resulting in the left areola and nipple appearing to be lower on the left breast. In this case, it is the person who placed the implants responsibility to correct the implant malposition. I always include the discussion of the risk of asymmetry with breast augmentation - it seems you may not have had this information relayed to you prior to surgery. Best wishes with perfecting your augmentation result.
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July 22, 2024
Answer: Asymmetry is not your fault It is a known risk with breast augmentation that placement of implants can enhance any asymmetry that is present before the procedure. I agree that your asymmetry prior to the procedure is minimal. On review of your post surgery result, your left implant is positioned higher than the right, resulting in the left areola and nipple appearing to be lower on the left breast. In this case, it is the person who placed the implants responsibility to correct the implant malposition. I always include the discussion of the risk of asymmetry with breast augmentation - it seems you may not have had this information relayed to you prior to surgery. Best wishes with perfecting your augmentation result.
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