What's the right implant technique for large outward nipples? (photo)

Thank you for your photo. Some patients have nipples that point straight forward, some patient’s nipples are more medially placed, and some patients, like yourself, have nipples that are wide set. When performing a breast augmentation, the implant should be centered so that the midpoint of the implant is directly behind the nipple. In patients with wide set nipples, this means that the implants sit further to the outside of the chest. I know of no way, without producing some abnormal scarring and shifting the nipple to an abnormal position on the breast, to medialize the nipples on the breast. Best wishes

It's hard to tell from a photo if your overall shape might benefit from a lift to tighten the skin and center the nipples. A breast augmentation alone won't change outward pointing nipples, but it could still look great! Make an appointment to talk through your goals and decide what would work best!

Dear Caring310384,
many women seek improved cleavage. Narrowing the cleavage plane can be done very carefully by a skilled surgeon. Moving the implants too far medially can result in synmastia or unaboob which is very difficult to correct. That being said, the right amount of pocket dissection and implant selection can create excellent cleavage. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery