Nipples are not level with each other 6 months post-op, would a breast band help? (Photo)

Hi & thanks for your question!
The best thing for you to do is reach out to your surgeon. He or she can advise you on your options. Best wishes!

Dear M.Jenkins,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hmmm... this is a bit tricky of a question without seeing your before pictures. Nipple position does not change with breast implants; a breast lift changes the position of the nipples. The left breast implant is a bit medial (towards the center of your body) and lower in position -that likely is from being left hand dominant. When you go back to your plastic surgeon, have him or her review your "before" pictures to get some more information on where you started and why the outcome looks uneven. Best Wishes!!

Hello and thank you for your question. I see the asymmetry in nipple and areola position that you reference. I also note that the position of the implants themselves are fairly symmetric. This suggests to me that there was some pre-existing nipple position asymmetry pre operatively, in which case we would not significantly expect that to change with placement of symmetric implants on both sides. A breast band (Bandeau) at 6 months won't significantly change the position of the implants, especially since they are not high-riding. The best advice is to follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon for an exam and review of your options which may include a periareolar/donut or vertical/lollipop mastopexy on the lower side to raise the position of the nipple and areola.

I would need to see your pre surgery photos to see if there is nipple asymmetry.

Its seems your implants have settled equally as the height of the implant at top and bottom seem to match. They are unlikely to drop much more.

Standardized photos, measurements, and an exam would be needed to figure out what's going on and how to fix it.

Sometimes implants can seem to make uneven nipple height more obvious. Otherwise you have a good result. There is no harm in using a breast band if you want

It is normal to have some asymmetry of the breasts/ nipples after surgery. We all have some height and side-to-side differences prior to surgery and this can be highlighted after surgery. As long as implants are symmetrical (which they are) there is not much to do about the subtle differences. It would be useful to look at your pre-op images to identify your original asymmetries.

From the submitted photo it appears the implants are sitting evenly on the chest but the nipples are asymmetric. It is likely that the nipples were like this prior to surgery and it is simply more evident now that the focus has increased on the breasts. A breast band would not correct this.

No, the band will not help since both breasts are sitting about the same level. Check with your before photo. I suspect one nipple was lower than the other. the lower nipple can be raised. Please discuss this with your surgeon.

After breast surgery, it's common to have slight variations in the shape and position of the breasts and nipples. These differences might become more noticeable post-surgery, but it's essential to remember that pre-existing asymmetries can be accentuated during the procedure. As long as the implants are placed symmetrically, there might be limited options to address the subtle disparities. Reviewing your pre-operative images could help identify the original asymmetries and provide a better understanding of the changes that occurred after surgery.