Breast Augmentation and Lift 3 Weeks Ago. Right Side is So Much Bigger?

I had breast augmentation and lift done April 5, 2012 (3 weeks ago) my left breast was a little larger to start ( they were saggy and deflated from childbirth, weight loss etc.) The Dr. used Natrelle silicone implants 500cc for the right and 425cc for the left I am so disappointed because the right is so much bigger, I cry every time Iook in the mirror ...I mentioned this to him and be said it should settle in...I want/expect for the cost that they should look good with swimsuit weather coming.

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Breast asymmetry three weeks after surgery.

Thanks for your question As you can see from this forum you're still very early in the healing process. So for the moment I would certainly give it time to see how things drop and settle. Your plastic surgeon thought that you would benefit from a larger implant on the right side. It would be common at this point for this implant, which is larger to look much tighter and higher, because it will take longer for the skin and tissue on that side to relax... more

Asymmetry of breasts

Asymmetry is quite common before surgery, and placing different size implants is reasonable if the difference is significant. You should give it time to settle down.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetry after breast lift and implants is pretty common.

As my colleagues have stated, it is early in your recovery, and your breasts were asymmetric to begin with. If the difference was visible before your surgery as you stated, a 75cc difference in implant size is a very reasonable choice to improve symmetry when everything is settled. If your surgeon has seen you and ruled out any bleeding or fluid in your implant pocket that could cause even more visible asymmetry, then things really should settle and improve over the next few weeks to as... more

Assymmetry after Augmentation and Lift

So important to keep an open line of communication with your plastic surgeon. Be sure you are communicating your concerns clearly. It is not uncommon to have some assymmetry early on that can settle out with time and massage.

Asymmetry After Breast Augmentation/Lift

Having patience after surgery can be almost as difficult as the surgery itself. There is so much anticipation and sometimes we lose sight of the fact that the body must heal at its own rate. Try to step back and realize that time is usually on your side. Discuss your concerns with your doctor and listen to his advise. Most likely things will settle into place and you will be pleased with your result but try, also, to have realistic expectations and remember where you... more

Asymmetric breasts after augmentation

The breast asymmetry may be related to the use of different implants for both sides. I would recommend waiting until the breasts are fully healed and soft and if the asymmetry persists, have the implants changed.

Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation/Lifting Surgery?

Thank you for the question. Given that you are only 3 weeks out of your breast augmentation/lifting procedure, it is much too early to evaluate the end results of surgery. There are many variables involved and you may find that the symmetry of the breasts will continue to improve as months go by. Continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon who is in the best position to rule out complications that may cause breast asymmetry. During this time, I would suggest that you remain... more