I had a BL with silicone 300 cc's under the muscle done in Jan. '10. My nipples pop out of every shirt, bra and bathing suit top making for an interesting summer. Is there anything that can be done to correct this? And what would be the "typical" measurement between the crease and nipple? Thank you.
Answer: Nipples too High After Breast Lift / Implants For an average framed individual, the distance from the collarbone to the nipples Is usually in the range of 18 to 21 cm. The position of the crease below the breast also plays a role. The distance from the nipple to the fold under the breast also can vary. In general, the higher the distance, the increased chance that the implant may settle too low relative to the position of the nipple. This may place the nipple on the upper part of the breast and this can make it more prone to pop out of a bra or bathing suit. Similarly, it is possible that the nipples were placed too close to the collarbone. You may wish to discuss with your plastic surgeon a possible revision if your problem is significant enough.
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Answer: Nipples too High After Breast Lift / Implants For an average framed individual, the distance from the collarbone to the nipples Is usually in the range of 18 to 21 cm. The position of the crease below the breast also plays a role. The distance from the nipple to the fold under the breast also can vary. In general, the higher the distance, the increased chance that the implant may settle too low relative to the position of the nipple. This may place the nipple on the upper part of the breast and this can make it more prone to pop out of a bra or bathing suit. Similarly, it is possible that the nipples were placed too close to the collarbone. You may wish to discuss with your plastic surgeon a possible revision if your problem is significant enough.
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Answer: Nipples too High After Breast Lift / Implants. #submuscular placement and #breast lift Thank you for your question! While I do not have any photos to base your question on, the appearance of too high of nipple placement could be due to different causes. Your breast fold may be located lower on your chest making the nipple placement look to high. The distance from the bottom of the areaola to the fold could appear too long and the breast looks "bottomed out." The attempt by the surgeon was to try to give more upper breast pole fullness. Rather, the implants sit low, and the nipple is located in the upper half of the implant projection. Another reason for the nipples appearing too high is the distance from the breast fold to the nipple areola was made too long by accident. When the tissue heals down the line, the implant can appear to be sitting too low relative to the nipple height thus giving a less than satisfactory result. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs a number of the breast lifts to assist you with what to do next or a possible fix or explanation for your nipples "popping out" after surgery. I also recommend you discuss the results with your plastic surgeon who originally performed the operation. There may be an easy fix, or the nipples may "calm down" after enough time from surgery. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Nipples too High After Breast Lift / Implants. #submuscular placement and #breast lift Thank you for your question! While I do not have any photos to base your question on, the appearance of too high of nipple placement could be due to different causes. Your breast fold may be located lower on your chest making the nipple placement look to high. The distance from the bottom of the areaola to the fold could appear too long and the breast looks "bottomed out." The attempt by the surgeon was to try to give more upper breast pole fullness. Rather, the implants sit low, and the nipple is located in the upper half of the implant projection. Another reason for the nipples appearing too high is the distance from the breast fold to the nipple areola was made too long by accident. When the tissue heals down the line, the implant can appear to be sitting too low relative to the nipple height thus giving a less than satisfactory result. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs a number of the breast lifts to assist you with what to do next or a possible fix or explanation for your nipples "popping out" after surgery. I also recommend you discuss the results with your plastic surgeon who originally performed the operation. There may be an easy fix, or the nipples may "calm down" after enough time from surgery. Hope this helps!
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Nipples too High After Breast Lift / Implants Thank you for your question. Without a photo can be difficult to answer. If your nipple was placed to high then a skin wedge excise is performed to correct. If the Implant has dropped then the fold will need to be lifted. Consult with a board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes.
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Nipples too High After Breast Lift / Implants Thank you for your question. Without a photo can be difficult to answer. If your nipple was placed to high then a skin wedge excise is performed to correct. If the Implant has dropped then the fold will need to be lifted. Consult with a board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Implant position It is an interesting topic and I do hear it sometimes. The problem can be from implants displaced too low. It would need a revision to lift the implants higher and into the correct location.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Implant position It is an interesting topic and I do hear it sometimes. The problem can be from implants displaced too low. It would need a revision to lift the implants higher and into the correct location.
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June 10, 2015
Answer: Nipple too high after breast lift The typical nipple to fold distance depends largely upon the size of the implant that you have. That being said, do not despair. Lowering the nipple cab almost definitely be performed. Good luck.
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June 10, 2015
Answer: Nipple too high after breast lift The typical nipple to fold distance depends largely upon the size of the implant that you have. That being said, do not despair. Lowering the nipple cab almost definitely be performed. Good luck.
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March 11, 2015
Answer: Nipple Too High - Correction An examination is critical for the best opinion. Most likely you could benefit from raising your inframammary crease and converting the lollipop lift to a T to shorten the vertical scar creating more upper pole fullness. You may be a candidate for a graft. An exam is needed to confirm. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon experienced in revisional surgery. See below for suggestions.
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March 11, 2015
Answer: Nipple Too High - Correction An examination is critical for the best opinion. Most likely you could benefit from raising your inframammary crease and converting the lollipop lift to a T to shorten the vertical scar creating more upper pole fullness. You may be a candidate for a graft. An exam is needed to confirm. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon experienced in revisional surgery. See below for suggestions.
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