nipples too low

rubinstun · 06-13-2009, 04:13 PM

Hi Dr. Pelletiere! I had my breast agumentation six weeks ago. I started off as an A cup and I got saline 325 implants filled to 390. Initially at my pre op my surgeon said that my nipples sat a little lower on my breast then they should be, but during the surgery my creases were not lowered to even it out. So now after six weeks my nipples are still too low and I'm not sure if my implants dropped all the way yet. I was told to stop wearing the strap after one week, and I haven't really seen any changes yet. I can feel the implant at the bottom of my crease and I'm really worried that my nipples aren't going to move up any higher. Do you think that they eventually will? Also, how do you know when the implants have dropped down into the pocket?

Dr. Pelletiere · 06-15-2009, 08:59 PM

Just be patient. If you started at out as a true A and are filled to 390cc, then the tissues really need time to stretch out, especially the lower pole, from your nipple to the fold. I would give it three months before making any judgement on things. I would massage the implants twice a day to help them soften up and stretch. The strap will not really help, so I wouldn't bother with it. In another 6 weeks, see if you have made progress. If not, then address it with your surgeon.

rubinstun · 06-15-2009, 09:06 PM

Thank you! I guess I just have to be a little more patient

06-13-2009, 04:13 PM	#1
rubinstun Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, Calif Posts: 105 Thanks: 79 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	nipples too low Hi Dr. Pelletiere! I had my breast agumentation six weeks ago. I started off as an A cup and I got saline 325 implants filled to 390. Initially at my pre op my surgeon said that my nipples sat a little lower on my breast then they should be, but during the surgery my creases were not lowered to even it out. So now after six weeks my nipples are still too low and I'm not sure if my implants dropped all the way yet. I was told to stop wearing the strap after one week, and I haven't really seen any changes yet. I can feel the implant at the bottom of my crease and I'm really worried that my nipples aren't going to move up any higher. Do you think that they eventually will? Also, how do you know when the implants have dropped down into the pocket?

06-15-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
Dr. Pelletiere Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 416 Thanks: 3 Thanked 328 Times in 193 Posts	Just be patient. If you started at out as a true A and are filled to 390cc, then the tissues really need time to stretch out, especially the lower pole, from your nipple to the fold. I would give it three months before making any judgement on things. I would massage the implants twice a day to help them soften up and stretch. The strap will not really help, so I wouldn't bother with it. In another 6 weeks, see if you have made progress. If not, then address it with your surgeon. __________________ The above messages are not intended to substitute for direct medical advice or patient care. Proper medical/patient care can only come with direct patient interaction and a full examination. If you cannot accept this policy, please ignore my messages. Dr. Pelletiere specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in and around Chicago. Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD 1602 Colonial Parkway Inverness, Illinois 60067 847.358.9444 office@pelletieresurgery.com www.pelletieresurgery.com

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06-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
rubinstun Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego, Calif Posts: 105 Thanks: 79 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Thank you! I guess I just have to be a little more patient