Are they likely to go back to being inverted if I have my implants removed?

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Hi, I had inverted nipple before BA. Had them in 14 years. I had a BA 14 years ago when I was 20 years old, I was a 32A and had inverted nipples. The implants pushed out the nipples and have had no issues. I am wanting to remove implants, will my nipples go back to being inverted?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Sorry, but no one will be able to predict whether your nipples will return to an inverted state once breast implants are removed. This is one of those situations where only time will tell. If your nipples do invert once breast implants are removed,  the nipple eversion surgery is a very well-tolerated procedure that can be done under local anesthesia. Best wishes.

Gabriele C. Miotto, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is hard to tell whether your nipples will invert after 14 years with a breast implants pushing them out but it is a possibility. If that happens, there are surgical options to evert the nipples during the implant removal and non-surgical options including the Niplettes, a small device that can be used to treat inverted nipples without surgery. Hope this helps!
Best regards, Dr Miotto

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You can elect to have the implants removed at any time, but due to having them in place for 14 years the skin will have stretched during that time to accommodate the implants.  When you have them removed you will likely have loose skin.  I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.  After an examination he/she can discuss what you can expect from an appearance standpoint after implant removal.

Jeanette Padgett, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible that after 14 years of breast implants correcting your nipple inversion, your nipples may once again be inverted after removal of your implants.   If you once again have nipple inversion, you can undergo surgical correction if you desire.  Best wishes.

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