Why is my nipple in my armpit?! (photo)

Question

Hello, I just had my implants reduced. I’m Really concerned with the way my nipple looks sewn to my armpit. Is that normal?!

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Generally, implants should be placed behind your nipple. However, it would be important to see your preoperative photos. Most likely your nipple is laterally placed on your breast, meaning that breast augmentation can make your nipples Point more to the outside. Speak with your surgeon about your concerns and your options moving forward.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

I would like to see your photos before any surgery was first performed.  I would likely see that your nipple/areola are laterally placed on your chest to begin with.  It is more you anatomy than anything else.So when the surgery tries to medialize (place implants closer to the sternum to give you more cleavage) the nipple/areola with tend to kick out more.  If the implants were centered on your nipple then you would have a lot of side boob and not much cleavage (a big gap between the implants).I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon, but I would say this is the likely issue.Hope that helps.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

when presumably, you and your surgeon agreed to move you implant more medial on your chest to get a better cleavage.  Nipples will rotate outwards as yours have done when implants are moved that way.  How to make this better?  If you're in love with your implant position, you could have your nipples moved more medial but this results in scarring around the areola.  If you prefer to leave the nipples untouched, you can either get used to the look when undressed to have the cleavage you do or you could go with much wider implants to give you some side boob and keep your medial poles as they are.  If you don't want wide boobs, then you can shift your implants lateral to have more side boob and give up the cleavage, having a generous space between the mounds.  This is something you should be talking to your surgeon about, especially if this was a complete surprise for you.

Tamy M. Faierman, MD · Answer

Great question! Usually this result is achieved bc the nipples are laterally displaced preop and the implants accentuate and exacerbate this anatomy. Might help you to ask your surgeon to review your preop photos with you. Hope this helps, good luck! Dr. Tamy

Anup Patel, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

I highly recommend reviewing these concerns with your plastic surgeon. Seeing your preoperative photographs would be helpful to understand your anatomy and results. It is possible for a breast to look off place if it is not placed properly behind the nipple. Absolutely suggest discussing your thoughts around your results with your plastic surgeon.

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