I am presently a 32A 10cm diameter 5'4" 125 lbs petite. Biggest concern: "Snoopy Deformity." I have tight skin and no sagging. A friend got hers done and her nipples are very low. *Was it her surgeon, implant size or natural anatomy that caused this to happen?* 1) The implant is too big and it fills more at the top than the bottom 2) length from nipple to breast fold was just short to begin with 3) The muscle is not loosened enough when inserting through a TA incision Thanks in advance :)
December 20, 2019
Answer: What is the cause of low nipples after breast augmentation - "Waterfall Effect" also known as "Snoopy Deformity"? Hi. I pretty much agree with all of the points made already by Dr. Stoeckel. In the first photo it might be that things were not released as much as they could have been along the lower pole, but it might also be just that she has really tight tissue there. I have seen cases where someone tried to lower that fold more than what is reasonable based on the patient's anatomy, and they end up with a bit of a band effect from where the old inframammary fold was but where it just could not loosen up enough to be smooth in contour. That ends up looking not so great, and can be tricky to fix. I think the second result is actually very reasonable based on the anatomy I see and that picture. The lower part of the breast in that picture will likely relax over time. In the last photo (again it is all a matter of personal preference, and yes I think they are attractive breasts), but those may well end up being bottomed out and too stretched out in the lower part of the breast or the lower pole in fairly short time. Just my thoughts on all that based purely on the pictures. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast augmentation to help guide you through the process and give you good advice specific to you and your examination and your anatomy. Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell
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December 20, 2019
Answer: What is the cause of low nipples after breast augmentation - "Waterfall Effect" also known as "Snoopy Deformity"? Hi. I pretty much agree with all of the points made already by Dr. Stoeckel. In the first photo it might be that things were not released as much as they could have been along the lower pole, but it might also be just that she has really tight tissue there. I have seen cases where someone tried to lower that fold more than what is reasonable based on the patient's anatomy, and they end up with a bit of a band effect from where the old inframammary fold was but where it just could not loosen up enough to be smooth in contour. That ends up looking not so great, and can be tricky to fix. I think the second result is actually very reasonable based on the anatomy I see and that picture. The lower part of the breast in that picture will likely relax over time. In the last photo (again it is all a matter of personal preference, and yes I think they are attractive breasts), but those may well end up being bottomed out and too stretched out in the lower part of the breast or the lower pole in fairly short time. Just my thoughts on all that based purely on the pictures. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast augmentation to help guide you through the process and give you good advice specific to you and your examination and your anatomy. Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell
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December 19, 2019
Answer: Breast augmentation It appears you want perky fully formed breasts. It would be helpful to see your existing breast to help determine what can be done to get the result you want. Sometimes a tight inframammary fold prevents the look you seek. There are ways of altering the lower pole of the breast that can create the look you seek. Good luck...
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December 19, 2019
Answer: Breast augmentation It appears you want perky fully formed breasts. It would be helpful to see your existing breast to help determine what can be done to get the result you want. Sometimes a tight inframammary fold prevents the look you seek. There are ways of altering the lower pole of the breast that can create the look you seek. Good luck...
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