I am experiencing nipple pain from time to time 1 year and 4 months after breast augmentation (Photo)

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I have UHP Mentor textured implants 535cc left and 485cc right. I can feel pain under my right nipple (sometimes), it doesn’t occur when I touch it and it also doesn’t hurt at all when I touch my nipple (right breast). I am due to have an ultrasound in December. My implants have not settled properly anyway. What could the cause of the pain be?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There can be many causes for nipple pain.  It is always best to be evaluated by your surgeon if you develop new symptoms.  It does appear that your breasts may be bottoming out which sometimes is related to implants that are too large.  This shape correction can be discussed with your surgeon.

Jared Blau, MD · Answer

Hi there- there are many possible causes of breast pain, including, believe it or not, caffeine intake. The implants don't seem to have capsular contracture, but that is best evaluated in person. Glad you're getting your ultrasound, keep seeing your surgeon

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

One thing that could be causing your problems is that your implants are too large and heavy on your tissue and are bottoming out and sitting too low. I would suggest going smaller and you may need mesh as an internal bra for better support.

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