When preforming a breast reduction, how much asymmetry is acceptable and considered minor? When does it become a more severe degree of asymmetry that you consider unacceptable? When patients are told there is a risk of asymmetry after having a breast reduction, to what degree of asymmetry would be considered acceptable to a board certified plastic surgeon? If the patient is 6months post-op, and has 1 breast 2inches wider at the breast base then the other, would that be minor asymmetry to you?
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The most important "step" for successful resolution, in my opinion, is close follow-up with your plastic surgeon or the "covering" plastic surgeon. He/she will be able to recommend appropriate local wound care, treat any infection present, and/or remove any suture material that potentially will...
Thank you for your question, it is difficult to provide precise advice without at least pictures. There is generally a limit of how much smaller you can be after breast reduction. Please look to see a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in this procedure and see their before and after...
34 DD breasts have a volume of approximately 600 grams,
which corresponds to a diameter of approximately 13 centimeters. Two breasts occupy 26 centimeters and you add
3 more centimeters for the cleavage for a total of 29 centimeters width. You compare 29 centimeters with the width of
your...
