Nipples too low after breast augmentation? (Photo)

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I had my breast augmentation in February of last year and though my implants seem to be settling my nipples are still really low. My surgeon said it’s because my nipples were naturally low prior to surgery but I’m looking at other girls before and after pictures who had the same placement as me but their nipples seem to be in the right place. Are they too low or have they healed correctly?

Leopoldo Baccaro, MD · Answer

It appears your implant position is slightly high and wide. If your implant was placed under the muscle, maybe the muscle has not stretched enough and is not allowing the implant to descend. There’s nothing wrong with placing the implant behind the muscle, it just may need to be released a bit more.

Best of luck,
Dr. Baccaro
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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear PalinaNicole,
it is unlikely that your breasts will change more since you had your surgery 11 months ago. Based on your photos, it looks like there is some minor asymmetry. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
 Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! In order to give you the best answer, we would need to see your before photos. It might be worth getting another opinion in person. Good luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

A breast augmentation adds volume to the breasts, but without a lift the nipple position will remain in approximately the same position.  From the photos it does appear the implants are sitting high, but that could be attributed to the size of the implant.  Since you are well over a year since your surgery it is not likely they will change much without intervention.

Derek Fletcher, MD · Answer

Your photos suggest that your implants are still sitting high or are too large for your frame.  An in person exam to measure where your nipple position is relative your implants.

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