9 Days Post BA and TT. Are My Breasts Dropping Properly and is Left Areola and Nipple (photo)Offcenter Compared to Before BA?

9 days ago I had BA with 435cc silicone implants and a TT with hernia repair. Are my breast dropping properly (left side a bit higher) and is the left areola and nipple offcenter compared to the pre surgery photo (nipple was offcenter before BA but not areola?) How do they look overall so far? In the photo I am hunched over but know I will need a breast lift in the future.

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Breast Shape after Breast Augmentation

Hello Ana, The asymmetry of your areolae can be easily explained by the pre-operative appearance of your breasts. Your left breast was slightly larger and the distance from the chest wall to the areolar edge was greater on the left, so after the augmentation your left areola moved more freely and further to the left. In addition, the left implant is slightly higher, accentuating this asymmetry more. A more concerning problem is your overall breast appearance,... more

Are My Results OK?

Thank you for the photos. You are merely 9 days into your healing, so I would caution you told hold off on making any decisions about your results. At this point the breasts are inflamed and actively scarring. During the next 3 to 6 months, or longer, the swelling and the scarring process will begin to subside and the soft tissue envelope will stretch and accommodate. This will allow your implants to fall into the desired position, filling the breasts and lifting the nipples, changing the... more

Concerns about Results of Breast Augmentation/Lifting Surgery?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I can appreciate the concerns you have about the position of a nipple/areola complex on the left breast mound. However, considering that you are only 9 days out of surgery, it is much too early to evaluate the results of surgery. For example, you may find that the position of the nipple/areola complexes will change significantly over the course of the next few months, as the breast implants settle. I would suggest that you continue... more

Are My Breasts Dropping Properly

The breasts were not exactly even before surgery, and without a lift they are not going to be afterwards. Any asymmetry is usually more noticeable with larger breasts after augmentation. The implants look quite even. Any asymmetry of areolar position would be corrected at the time of breast lift. Thanks and best wishes.