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

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I am thinking of getting 300cc round moderate profile implants with a over the muscle technique - my nipples point outwards would this cause them to look strange? Would they benefit from nipple reconstruction?

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

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

Ximena Pinell, MD · Answer

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!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

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

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From the submitted photo it appears you would have a better result if you had a lift with the augmentation.  This would allow your surgeon to address shape and nipple position.  With augmentation alone you will have a larger version of your current look.

Rajaie Hazboun, MD, MBA · Answer

Thank you for posting your question here!My answer will be based on the limited information and pictures provided, for a more detailed and personalized plan please consult with your plastic surgeon in person.
It is hard to completely weigh in given the angle of the picture , but you do seem to have laterized nipples , when augmenting the breast some of the already present irregularities might get exaggerated. I would recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon in person so they can obtain a physical exam and standardized images , they might offer you a breast lift to better position the nipple areolar complex at the same time as the augmentation which will give you more volume and upper pole fullness.
I hope this helps, best of luck!

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

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