Recently I had a breast augmentation and went very small. at my post op, I told my doctor I didn't realize how small my implants were and wanted to go bigger. He told me I cannot go bigger because I have something called snoopy syndrome where if I go any bigger my nipples will point down and the implant will be fuller on top. He says there is nothing we can do. I've never heard of this, this was NEVER brought up in any of our pre ops. Is it true that nothing can be done? Thank you!
September 6, 2019
Answer: Snoopy Deformity after Breast Augmentation #breastaugmentation #breastimplants The "Snoopy deformity" refers to the appearance of the breasts after breast augmentation when the breast tissue hangs off of the implant resulting in a less than ideal look that resembles Snoopy's nose when looked at from the side. Sometimes this is also referred to as the waterfall appearance, where the native breast tissue appears to be falling off of the implant like a waterfall. To avoid this look, I always recommend a breast lift when necessary in addition to a breast augmentation. Without seeing any photos of your breasts, I can't say for sure, but typically a breast lift would solve the "Snoopy deformity" issue. Definitely meet with a board certified plastic surgeon (ASPS Member) to find out more!
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September 6, 2019
Answer: Snoopy Deformity after Breast Augmentation #breastaugmentation #breastimplants The "Snoopy deformity" refers to the appearance of the breasts after breast augmentation when the breast tissue hangs off of the implant resulting in a less than ideal look that resembles Snoopy's nose when looked at from the side. Sometimes this is also referred to as the waterfall appearance, where the native breast tissue appears to be falling off of the implant like a waterfall. To avoid this look, I always recommend a breast lift when necessary in addition to a breast augmentation. Without seeing any photos of your breasts, I can't say for sure, but typically a breast lift would solve the "Snoopy deformity" issue. Definitely meet with a board certified plastic surgeon (ASPS Member) to find out more!
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September 6, 2019
Answer: What can be done to revise a "Snoopy syndrome" breast aug? Thank you for your question. It's difficult to say without photos. A Snoopy deformity occurs when a woman with breast sagging has a breast augmentation without a lift. The sagging breast falls off of the implant and creates a "waterfall" or "Snoopy" appearance. The treatment is a breast lift. A lift moves the nipple and breast tissue higher, so that is wrapped around the implant in a natural position. However, your surgeon may be referring to a different issue. Some women have a short distance between their nipple and the crease below their breast. When this distance is short, it means that the pocket for the implant to drop in to is smaller. Choosing an appropriately sized implant is important, because an implant that is too large will cause the nipple to land on the downslope of the implant and point down instead of landing on the front of the implant and pointing forward. When a short nipple to fold distance is present there are two options. Number one, choose an implant that doesn't overwhelm the amount of skin present. The second option is to lower the breast fold. If you are considering lowering the fold, make sure to choose a surgeon who lowers the fold routinely and has demonstrated excellent results.
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September 6, 2019
Answer: What can be done to revise a "Snoopy syndrome" breast aug? Thank you for your question. It's difficult to say without photos. A Snoopy deformity occurs when a woman with breast sagging has a breast augmentation without a lift. The sagging breast falls off of the implant and creates a "waterfall" or "Snoopy" appearance. The treatment is a breast lift. A lift moves the nipple and breast tissue higher, so that is wrapped around the implant in a natural position. However, your surgeon may be referring to a different issue. Some women have a short distance between their nipple and the crease below their breast. When this distance is short, it means that the pocket for the implant to drop in to is smaller. Choosing an appropriately sized implant is important, because an implant that is too large will cause the nipple to land on the downslope of the implant and point down instead of landing on the front of the implant and pointing forward. When a short nipple to fold distance is present there are two options. Number one, choose an implant that doesn't overwhelm the amount of skin present. The second option is to lower the breast fold. If you are considering lowering the fold, make sure to choose a surgeon who lowers the fold routinely and has demonstrated excellent results.
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