Am I a Candidate For Nipple Incision With Very Small Nipples?

Commonly areola incision can be used for placement of breast implants. However, when the areola is too small that can create difficulty in placing the silicone implants.

Saline implants are easier to place as they can be rolled in and then filled with saline solution.

Hope this helps.

Ali Sajjadian, MD

Just because it is possible doesn't mean it is a good idea.  You have given several reasons why it is not optimal.

-Large implant size

-Silicone implant

-Small nipples

-Lightly colored nipples

If you try to force a large silicone implant through a small incision, the silicone implant shell could be damaged which would weaken and shorten the life expectancy of your implants.

The inframammary and transaxillary incisions are good alternatives.

I hope this helps.

There are widely varied opinions about how large an areola must be to allow this approach. Unless your areola is VERY small (<3cm diameter) or the coloration is very close to the surrounding tissue, you may be a candidate. It is ultimately up to the physician's experience and comfort level. I encourage you to ask a prospective surgeon, what percentage of their breast augmentations are done through your preferred approach.