Hello, I have been looking at before and after photos and it's been hard to find pictures of women who looked like me pre operatively. I've found some that are close but I don't have a good idea of what I can realistically expect. I'm concerned that, because my breasts sit far apart and low on my body and that my nipples point too far outward, that an augmentation will exaggerate these qualities. Or are these all things that are totally fixable? I'm 5'8" and wear 34B, if that helps.
Answer: Breast Augmentation You are a good candidate for breast augmentation however, based on your photos I think breast augmentation will exaggerate this - you should keep this in mind. Best of luck.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation You are a good candidate for breast augmentation however, based on your photos I think breast augmentation will exaggerate this - you should keep this in mind. Best of luck.
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October 9, 2014
Answer: Breast Augmentation Can Exaggerate Lateral Nipple Position. Thank you for the photos. For the most part, breast implants are round. When placed under the breast they stretch maximally at the center and have less volume (and stretch) at the edges. This has the effect of raising the skin at the center of the breast implant the most, and pushing the skin near the edges of the implant out radially. Your nipples are very lateral, so the center of the breast implant will be well inside the position of your nipples. When the implants expand your breasts, they will tend to make the nipples look more lateral. The closer together the implants are placed, the less projection will be provided behind your nipples and the more lateral they will look. On the other hand, if the implants are placed farther apart, the nipples will be a little more centered on the breast mound (better out of clothing) but the gap between the breasts will be bigger. A smaller gap will look better in clothing, but the nipple placement will look worse.It is hard to tell from the photos, but your nipple/areolae appear puffy in the left-most picture. If this is the normal relaxed shape of your breasts, this will likely continue to be the shape after breast augmentation. Puffy nipples are often corrected with a peri-areolar lift. This type of lift could also be used to move the nipple up and more toward the middle. This type of lift cannot move the nipple very far, but it could help. If you do not have puffy nipples, the lift could still be used for nipple position. If you do, it could help both issues.When you choose your Board Certified plastic surgeon, be certain to ask them the questions you are asking here, and go through all your options. A lift can always be added later if the nipple position is bothersome, but it is worth discussing this option before your breast augmentation. Breast lifts are often used to reposition the nipple/areola complex higher on the breasts, and I have included a link with some example. Best of luck to you.
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October 9, 2014
Answer: Breast Augmentation Can Exaggerate Lateral Nipple Position. Thank you for the photos. For the most part, breast implants are round. When placed under the breast they stretch maximally at the center and have less volume (and stretch) at the edges. This has the effect of raising the skin at the center of the breast implant the most, and pushing the skin near the edges of the implant out radially. Your nipples are very lateral, so the center of the breast implant will be well inside the position of your nipples. When the implants expand your breasts, they will tend to make the nipples look more lateral. The closer together the implants are placed, the less projection will be provided behind your nipples and the more lateral they will look. On the other hand, if the implants are placed farther apart, the nipples will be a little more centered on the breast mound (better out of clothing) but the gap between the breasts will be bigger. A smaller gap will look better in clothing, but the nipple placement will look worse.It is hard to tell from the photos, but your nipple/areolae appear puffy in the left-most picture. If this is the normal relaxed shape of your breasts, this will likely continue to be the shape after breast augmentation. Puffy nipples are often corrected with a peri-areolar lift. This type of lift could also be used to move the nipple up and more toward the middle. This type of lift cannot move the nipple very far, but it could help. If you do not have puffy nipples, the lift could still be used for nipple position. If you do, it could help both issues.When you choose your Board Certified plastic surgeon, be certain to ask them the questions you are asking here, and go through all your options. A lift can always be added later if the nipple position is bothersome, but it is worth discussing this option before your breast augmentation. Breast lifts are often used to reposition the nipple/areola complex higher on the breasts, and I have included a link with some example. Best of luck to you.
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October 9, 2014
Answer: What to expect Without an examination and knowing your breast measurements it's impossible to give completely accurate advice but I'm happy to hear you are looking for before photos that start out with your current breast/body shape. All too often women come in wanting a certain outcome but this may be unrealistic depending on their body type. I believe whether an augmentation is right for you completely depends on your goals. If you want to look better in clothing or a bathing suit implants will give you what you want. I don't think implants will worsen your current nipple position but just know that your breasts are spaced wide and implants won't fix that but will give your breasts a better shape and fulness. I would recommend textured implants and minimal dissection laterally to help minimize lateral displacement of your implants but your breasts will be more lateral than a typical breast augmentation patient. Thank you for your question and hope that helps some.
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October 9, 2014
Answer: What to expect Without an examination and knowing your breast measurements it's impossible to give completely accurate advice but I'm happy to hear you are looking for before photos that start out with your current breast/body shape. All too often women come in wanting a certain outcome but this may be unrealistic depending on their body type. I believe whether an augmentation is right for you completely depends on your goals. If you want to look better in clothing or a bathing suit implants will give you what you want. I don't think implants will worsen your current nipple position but just know that your breasts are spaced wide and implants won't fix that but will give your breasts a better shape and fulness. I would recommend textured implants and minimal dissection laterally to help minimize lateral displacement of your implants but your breasts will be more lateral than a typical breast augmentation patient. Thank you for your question and hope that helps some.
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October 8, 2014
Answer: My breasts are wide set and my nipples point outward, will an augmentation exaggerate this? Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your photograph, you may be an excellent candidate for breast augmentation. The separation between the breasts you mention is clear; keep in mind that your result will be limited to some degree by your starting anatomy. However, careful breast implant pocket dissection and breast implant size/profile selection will help improve the appearance of the "cleavage area" to some degree. Despite your good description of goals, online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific enough advice to be truly helpful. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical.Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps.
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October 8, 2014
Answer: My breasts are wide set and my nipples point outward, will an augmentation exaggerate this? Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your photograph, you may be an excellent candidate for breast augmentation. The separation between the breasts you mention is clear; keep in mind that your result will be limited to some degree by your starting anatomy. However, careful breast implant pocket dissection and breast implant size/profile selection will help improve the appearance of the "cleavage area" to some degree. Despite your good description of goals, online consultants will not be able to provide you with specific enough advice to be truly helpful. Ultimately, careful communication of your goals (in my practice I prefer the use of goal pictures, direct examination/communication in front of a full-length mirror, and computer imaging) will be critical.Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery ( regarding breast implant size/profile selection) is:1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work.2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup” etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. Again, the use of computer imaging has been very helpful during the communication process, in our practice.3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery, after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers.I hope this (and the attached link, dedicated to breast augmentation surgery concerns) helps.
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