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

It is possible to place implants up to 550 cc through an areolar size of at least 3 cm.  This is best performed using the specific device called a Keller funnel.  You should your board certified plastic surgeon regarding use of the same.  I believe this device decreases the chances of damaging the implant while being introduced through a small incision.  Good luck.

Because a silicone gel breast implant comes pre-filled, it is very difficult to introduce a large implant through a small incision under the areola.  Typically, this approach is not offered to patients whose areolar diameter is less than 3cm, or an inch and a half, across.  This is because the incision ends up being so short that the operation cannot be effectively performed through it, and the large implant may be damaged in trying to introduce it through a small scar.

 

Also, if your areola is lightly pigmented, the areolar scar may end up looking quite visible.  This is in contrast to the under-the-breast (inframammary) scar, which is camouflaged well by the breast crease.

 

All the best,

Dr. Skourtis