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Fixing uneven breasts after breast augmentation? 10 answers

3 wks po...335 cc shaped cohesive gel under the muscle. My left breast is much smaller and not as full as the right, plus they are not as big as what...

Asymmetrical eyelids after Blepharoplasty 7 answers

I think I have asymmetrical eyelids after 8 weeks of upper Blepharoplasty. My right eye crease is a bit higher than the left eye's, and that causes...

Asymmetrical smile from filler injections on nasolabial folds 8 answers

I just had filler injected on my nasolobial area yesterday. Is it normal for my smile not to be symmetrical for the first few days? By non-symmetrical...

Breast Implant placement to correct asymmetry and sagging? 10 answers

Over or under breast augmentation to correct asymmetry and sagging? Lift?

Asymmetric tip taping post-Rhinoplasty 4 answers

I just had a septo Rhinoplasty performed yesterday, and I'm healing up quite nicely already.  However, I have noticed that the taping my doctor...

Is is possible to have ear surgery on just one ear? 13 answers

I have one ear that sticks out farther than my other one. A friend told me that if I wanted to have it fixed I would have to have surgery on both of...

Options to correct uneven nostrils after Rhinoplasty? 8 answers

I have uneven nostrils resulting from a Rhinoplasty 11 days ago. I'm not interested in revision, as I want the nostril to be larger--not smaller. What...

Surgery to balance eye shape? 9 answers

My left eye is noticeably bigger than the other, and it wasn't like this when I was younger because I've seen pictures. I noticed the big difference...

Will nostrils even out eventually after Rhinoplasty? 2 answers

After 6 weeks, the nostrils shape and location, size isn't going to change? The high one is small but high (as if I smelled something bad) The one on...

Asymmetry and burning sensation after breast implants 5 answers

I just got Mentor high profile Silicone breast implants 22 days ago. My left breast is 550 cc and my right breast is now 500 cc. The left one seems a...

How long before Liposuction results can be corrected? 11 answers

I had a full Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation, and Liposuction of the hips and outer thighs 4 weeks ago. I immediately noticed the results of the outer...

Facial asymmetry and paralysis after Botox 9 answers

Is it normal for one side of my face to be larger or fatter than the other after Botox and with smile paralysis four months after the injections? ...

Can Tip Rhinoplasty correct asymmetrical cartilage? 12 answers

I have an asymmetrical nose, specifically the cartilage of the columella and its upper junction, and would like to have it corrected. The left side...

Asymmetry and lump after mini facelift and eyelid surgeries 10 answers

I had a mini facelift 6 years ago (the procedure was performed twice at that time). I also had 2 procedures performed on my eyes - upper and lower...

Would eyelid surgery correct asymmetry after orbital fracture repair? 6 answers

My left eye had large orbital floor fracture during a vehicle accident 1 year ago, and was repaired with incision through the inside of the left lower...

What to do about asymmetry after Quick Lift? 1 answer

I am very unhappy with my Quick Lift results. My face whole face is now asymmetrical, despite that my doctor thinks I look great. I don't like that...

Breast lift for uneven breasts after breast feeding, weight loss? 14 answers

I'm thinking of getting a breast lift since I have lost 55 lbs. and breastfed 4 kids. My breasts have gone from a 40H to 34C and I don't want any...

Botox injection possible on 1 side of jaw? 8 answers

I have a prominent jawline on one side of my face and had Botox on both jaws before. On the side with the larger jaw, I noticed that its masseter...

Treatment options for drooping mouth corners on younger people? 9 answers

I am in my later 20s and I notice considerable drooping of the corners of my lips, comparing to photos taken in my mid 20s. They give me that frowning...

Will chin implant improve facial symmetry? 9 answers

I am a model and love the way my left side looks.My right jaw didn't develop much as my left jaw did. My chin is also off-centered. How can I fix...

Left breast bigger than the right after Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

I am currently 2 weeks and 2 days post op Breast implants. Went from an A/B to now? 330cc rt 340cc lt, mentor mod plus smooth submuscular. I am...

Will breast implants even out different-sized areolas? 9 answers

I have one areola that is bigger than the other. Will this even out once I get breast implants?

How long Before asymmetry from Botox gets corrected? 7 answers

I am a little over 14 weeks post-op from a bad Botox outcome, which caused brow asymmetry. In just the past few days, I think I am finally noticing...

Breast Augmentation for asymmetrical breasts? 8 answers

I'm considering Breast Augmentation. I'm 5'2" 107lb, 34B, left breast is slight bigger(50-100cc?). So it's a bit saggy than right, left nipple is...

Asymmetric nostrils after Septo-Rhinoplasty 5 answers

I had Septo-Rhinoplasty a month ago to straighten my nose (as it went slightly to the right) and also a small hump. My left nostril is now curved and ...

What to do about deformities after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, open procedure with the osteotomy (shaving of the dorsum), and tip plasty for a bulbous tip. But after five monts, I...

Breast implants for patient with dense breasts and fibroid cysts? 5 answers

Should someone with a strong family history of breast cancer not consider Breast implants? I have dense breasts, many fibroid cysts and my mother...

Different breast implant sizes for slightly asymmetrical breasts? 14 answers

One of my breasts is A cup and the other is AA. When I breastfed, my A cup breast was a lot bigger than my AA cup breast (the larger one was probably...

Brow asymmetry after brow lift 4 answers

I am 45 and am 12 weeks post-op from a "bad" Botox outcome which caused ptosis in my left eyebrow. I am also 28 days post-op from an...

Crooked columella and uneven nostrils after Rhinoplasty 2 answers

I recently had Rhinoplasty done (June 16th). My nose was very wide and lacked definition. As time passes, my nostrils appear to be uneven. The left...

Asymmetrical eyelids after double Blepharoplasty? 3 answers

I did double blepharoplasty upper eyelid lift, but did a correction/ enhancement for the left one because it still drooped after surgery. It looked ok...

Cosmetic Surgery for Asymmetric Facial Features 1 answer

I've always noticed an off balance of my left eye and nostril. It is very evident in photos, especially when I smile, the left eye looks much smaller...

Pain, discoloration and indentations after Liposuction in legs 5 answers

I had a Liposuction in my legs and though it had slimmed them down, there has now been greyish discolorations, bruises and indentations from the...

Lower lip asymmetry and lumps after Juvederm 5 answers

My cosmetic surgeon injected about 25% of 1 the syringe of Juvederm into my lower lip. About 5 hours after the injections, the swelling in my lower...

Asymmetric Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant results 3 answers

I had Chin Implant along with Rhinoplasty 5 months ago, but I'm not satisfied with both procedures. My chin looks asymmetrical and it seems as if it's...

Nostril asymmetry and deepened scar due to Rhinoplasty swelling? 3 answers

I had open tip Rhinoplasty to remove a hump and straighten my nose about a month ago. The hump is gone and I'm happy with that but it still seems...

Adding another layer of autologus material after Revision Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I had my Rhinoplasty revision surgery 3 months ago to replace silicone implant with ear cartilage. My surgeon used my septal cartilage and ear...

Revision Rhinoplasty Doctor Recommendations 2 answers

I'm very unhappy with my Rhinoplasty results. My surgeon wasn't helpful, and recommended me to another surgeon (friend) who wasn't helpful as well and...

Left Breast implant possibly slipped through? 5 answers

I am 22 days Breast implants post op with 410cc unders. My right breast is settling great. It's lovely and rounded and is getting more and more...

Is Rhinosplasty needed to make nose sides symmetrical? 3 answers

One side of my nose is longer than the other; the cartilage at the end of the right side of my nose extends beyond the other side. Is there any way I...

Breasts still uneven and small after breast augmentation 2 answers

I had breast augmentation on April 23, 2009, with 335 cc cohesive gel implants under the muscle. I'm 5'8, 125 lbs., with very little breast tissue. My...

Breasts not perfectly centered after augmentation 7 answers

I had silicone breast implants 3 weeks ago, and during my first follow-up appointment (2 weeks ago), I noticed that one of my breasts is closer to the...

Achieving symmetrical breasts after capsular contracture? 5 answers

I had Breast augmentation and within a year, one breast developed capsular contraction. I had them redone and within one year now, I have again...

Uneven swelling after steroid injection on the nose 2 answers

Immediately after the cast was removed, my nose looked straight and nice from the profile (though somewhat swollen). Now, 2 months later, and after a...

Internal bleeding and lopsided face after eyelid surgery 2 answers

I had an eyelid surgery 5 years ago, which caused internal bleeding trickling down alongside my nose and settling in my chin area. Since then,...

Jowls and asymmetry after Radiesse 2 answers

It now looks like I have jowls and one side of my face is different from the other after Radiesse. If this is indeed swelling, should it have begun...

Procedure for asymmetric and heavy eyelids? 3 answers

For many years (20 or more!), I have been very unhappy with my eyes, which are asymmetric and heavily lidded. Although I think this may be getting...

Asymmetry after Rhinoplasty permanent or just from swelling? 4 answers

I have now had two Rhinoplasty surgeries and I am concerned about the asymmetry of my nose to one side of my bridge. The side which is 'swollen' feels...

Procedure to repair congenital eye ptosis for a child? 4 answers

My 2 year old daughter has a severe congenital ptosis in her left eye. She was operated when she was two weeks old because the lid was completly...

Minor touch up after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I had Rhinoplasty a couple of months ago and went back to the surgeon the other day for a check up. I explained I wasn't completely happy yet as there...

How can Eyelid surgery fix asymmetrical eyelids? 6 answers

I am 26 and have had a 'droopy' eyelid since I was born (congential ptosis?). The issue is odd however, the eye only really sags when I am overly...

Uneven stomach swelling after Smart Lipo 1 answer

I had Smart Lipo done this last February. I'm happy with the results, but my only concern is that my stomach doesn't seem to be even. I already got my...

Will insurance cover revision for uneven Breast reduction results? 11 answers

I had a Breast reduction done many years ago and have very painful scar tissue as a result of it. My breasts are also 2 VERY different sizes where...

What can be done about nostril asymmetry after Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

What needs to be done to make my nostrils symmetrical? I had a tip Rhinoplasty done . Now, when looking at me from the front, my right nostril sags...

Advice on fixing capsular contracture in right breast? 3 answers

I had breast implants in June 2006. Before I had my implants put in, I was very asymmetrical. I had implants put in 600cc's on the right and 475 cc on...

Fixing asymmetrical bottom out breast implants? 3 answers

I am bottoming out and one breast is lower than the other. Can this be fixed by revision surgery and will it leave both breasts symmetrical?

Indentation, asymmetry, and pain after Liposuction 2 answers

I had Liposuction over three years ago on the abdomen and flanks. The surgery left me with an indentation on the right side of my hip, and the right...

Correcting higher right nostril after Rhinoplasty? 3 answers

I am 11 months post-op from Rhinoplasty. My right nostril is 'higher' than the left and it bothers me. I addressed this with my ENT/PS who reluctantly...

Breast implants asymmetry likely to be permanent? 2 answers

I recently had a Breast augmentation, but my left breast is significantly larger than my right. It has been 2 weeks post-op and my left breast remains...

What to do with uneven lips after gullwing lip lift? 1 answer

I had gullwing Lip augmentation year ago. It was done by one of the top doctors. Line of my top lip uneven, one side of the bow higner and not...

Asymmetry still present after breast augmentation 5 answers

I had breast augmentation to fix asymmetric breasts. I asked my surgeon if I should have breast reduction first since the right breast is over a cup...

Asymmetry after endoscopic forehead lift 3 answers

I had an endoscopic forehead lift about 5 years ago. It was done by a highly experienced and reputable plastic surgeon. Immediately after surgery, I...

Tummy tuck redo to fix bulge and belly button? 9 answers

I  had an umbilicus hernia repair with mesh along with diastasis recti repair. I feel that my stomach bulges in the area of the umbilicus,...

Idaho Breast Implants doctor recommendations 2 answers

I want to get Breast implants. I have breasts that are not the same size one is 36A cup the other one is a training bra size. What is the cost to...

What could've caused my uneven eyes? 4 answers

Over the last few years, my right eye - relative to the horizontal position of the left - seems to have taken a hike down my face. It's started to...

What surgical procedures will correct weird shaped breasts? 5 answers

My breasts are the same (B-cup) size, but they have a weird shape, and my areolas and nipples are big. They are droopy, crooked, v-shaped breasts. My...

Correcting large and asymmetrical earlobes? 6 answers

Dear Doctor: I am a 48 year old female. I believe that my earlobes are too large and have gotten larger since I aged. Also, I feel one ear looks...

Good candidate for bullhorn lip lift? 2 answers

I'm close to Chicago and considering having this done. I'm a 52 year old female who hates her upper lip and the great space between lip and nose. Can...

Fat injections to correct breast asymmetry? 2 answers

I'm interested in having something done to my breast because the right side is one cup size smaller than the left. But I was wondering, can I have fat...

Surgery for congenital facial asymmetry? 6 answers

I think I may have congenital asymmetry. The left side of my face is very asymmetrical. The cheek has less mass compared to the right and the jaw is...

Side effects from Polyacrylamide filler? 1 answer

Hi! 2 months ago I made lip augmentation and I don't know why doctor chose synthetic filler Polyacrylamide, without explaining me all side effects....

How can Juvederm be removed? 4 answers

Recently had Juvederm for cheek enhancement, done in an effort to correct the undereye hollowness and nasolabial folds. Unfortunately, the filler...

Rhinoplasty to make nostrils symmetrical? 3 answers

The size of my right nostril is quite larger than the left one, and even the skin is somewhat thicker. Can the skin be thinned and nostril shape be...

Procedure for off-center chin and asymmetric jawline? 1 answer

My chin is off centre and my jaw line looks asymmetric. I'm wondering what can be done to fix this, as my jaw aches and I can't open my mouth very...

Chances of disfigurement from Facelift? 12 answers

I will have a Facelift to have a cyst removed from near my jaw. How likely is it that a nerve will be touched making my face asymmetric?

Can a reduction make breasts symmetrical? 13 answers

My right breast is larger than my left breast and I think I'd like to get the right one reduced rather than elect for a breast augmentation. Is a...

Asymmetry after Mini Lift and Botox 1 answer

I had a Mini Face Lift and Botox at the brow 1 month ago. On the left side of my face, my eye and mouth are uneven. It feels like nerve damage. I...

Can nose job correct bulbous tip deformity and look natural? 5 answers

I'm considering having Rhinoplasty surgery to refine the tip of my nose, which has been getting consistently bigger and more asymmetrical over the...

Advice on how to fix very unique cosmetic nose issue? 11 answers

On the left side of my nose, it seems like I have a bubble under my skin. It's not painful, nor is it red. It is the same color but causes a great...

Is symmetry difficult to achieve with breast reconstruction? 2 answers

Can i expect to have symmetrical breasts following a single mastectomy/reconstruction? How is symmetry achieved?

Revision for asymmetry after buccal fat removal? 5 answers

I had buccal fat removal a year ago. Unfortunately, my cheeks are now asymmetrical. One side is thinner than the other. Will subsequent aging...

Open Rhinoplasty vs closed tip-plasty for subtle nose correction? 5 answers

I need Rhinoplasty to fix the asymmetry in my nostrils. I went to the two "best" surgeons in the area. The first said I would need Open...

Liposuction for more symmetrical legs and banana roll? 10 answers

I had liposuction done approximately 11 years ago on my saddle bags, inner thighs and buttocks. My right leg is now 1 inch larger than the left. I...

Can breast implants make breasts look symmetrical? 7 answers

I am a mid-twenties woman with mild scoliosis, which causes my left ribs to stick out further than my right. My left breast appears larger partly...

Botox for bulky unilateral masseter muscle? 6 answers

My left masseter muscle is much larger than my right. Could Botox help? I'm just worried my left masseter will end up smaller than my right.

Breast surgery to correct congenital breast asymmetry? 6 answers

I was born where one breast developed and the other never grew. I have had multiple surgeries since age 17 and I am now 45. One breast sits up high...

Procedure to correct facial asymmetry?

One side of my face is slimmer and more defined and the other is fatter. People have pointed it out to me. Is there a surgical procedure I can have...

Procedure for asymmetrical eyelid and lazy eye? 2 answers

My eyes are not symmetrical and I have a lazy eye what can I do? I was hit in the face by a softball a couple years ago. My one eyelid is much larger...

Can lip lift correct crooked philtrum and asymmetrical lips? 3 answers

Can a corner lip lift or just a general lip lift correct a crooked philtrum, and horizontally and vertically asymmetrical lips?

Correcting asymmetry after multiple facial plastic surgery procedures? 1 answer

I had plastic surgery 5 months ago. I had chin augmentation, Rhinoplasty, and Liposuction on the face. After the surgery I look very uneven, which is...

Procedures to make nose symmetrical and proportionate to the face? 4 answers

As you can see my nostrils are very big, and my tip is very bulbous, and although you may not see it, my nose is a little crooked (pictures reverse)....

Is there a surgery to make both eyes symmetrical? 1 answer

My left eye appears larger than my right. It is very noticible in photos. Is there a surgery to correct this? Could there be an underlying medical...

Different-sized moderate plus implants for slightly asymmetrical breasts? 3 answers

I am planning on getting silicone breast implants. I've been told my breast measurements are 19 and 19.5, and I guess this means they are slightly...

Breast Implant size suggestions for tall frame? 4 answers

I am 21, 5'9", and 148 lbs. My breasts are uneven right now the left smaller and both are only A cup. What would be the best implant size and...

Getting insurance to pay for augmentation of massively asymmetrical breasts 3 answers

I'm not sure if this is the correct website for this question, but I was wondering how to get insurance to pay for some or all of the cost of breast...

Nipple asymmetry correction okay if I want to have children? 3 answers

I had breast augmentation surgery four months ago. Prior to the surgery, I had slight nipple asymmetry. The left side was higher than the right. ...

Can closed rhinoplasty fix my asymmetrical nostrils? 5 answers

I don't really hate the shape of my nose; I just it want to be more symmetrical. But I'm a little skeptic as to whether a nose job can match shape of...

Procedure for fixing facial asymmetry due to trauma? 1 answer

Most information I've found relates to someone with facial trauma who is experiencing muscle atrophy, but i'm experiencing the opposite. The muscles...

What can be done about facial asymmetry? 1 answer

I have a bad asymmetry problem in my face, eyes, especially in my mouth. It is bad to the point that one side of my mouth moves completely in a...

Surgery to correct facial asymmetry caused by Bell's palsy? 1 answer

When I was born, the doctor paralysed my face with forceps. I had Bell's palsy for over a month and as a result, my face is now very asymmetrical. One...

How to improve symmetry of lower cheek area? 1 answer

One of my cheek muscles appears to be shorter than the other creating a dimple and a disturbance in the nasolabial line. What can I do? Any ideas?

How to correct asymmetrical jowls and cheek muscles? 1 answer

I have asymmetrical jowls. How can I correct that? I have a bigger jowl on one side of my face and it makes my cheek look larger on thay side. I had...

Plastic surgery procedure to correct uneven eye size? 1 answer

My eyes are not equal in size. My left eye is smaller while my right eye is bigger. That's the description of my eyes and people are bullying me coz...

Can cheek implants make face symmetrical? 2 answers

I am 22 years old, male and my left cheek is sunken in such a way that it looks unattractive. My right cheek is also sunken but not as much as my left...

Breast Reconstruction via Lipofilling after Lumpectomy? 3 answers

Is it possible to restore a breast after a lumpectomy using lipofilling? I had a large amount of tissue removed from the top part of my breast. I...

Liposculpture for asymmetrical breasts? 4 answers

I have one breast that is about 1 to 1.5 cup size larger depending on the time of the month than the other smaller and perkier one. Can Liposculpture...

What would be the best way to improve facial symmetry? 1 answer

What procedure would be best for improving the symmetry in the lower half of my face (jaw, chin, etc.)? Preferably just one procedure.

Is plastic surgery the only way to correct asymmetrical face? 1 answer

I am a rather skinny young man (5'7", 120 lbs, age 21). The right side of my face contains noticeably more fat and seems to droop a bit. Is this...