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30cc-difference in Breast Implants Noticeable in the Long Run?

asked 2 years ago by K in Ohio in Columbus, Oh
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: breast size

During the Breast augmentation surgery, my doctor filled one side of my breasts with 350cc breast implants and the other with 380cc. When I asked him why, he said it was needed to make both sides even. I am now more than 2 months post surgery, with 32D breasts, and one side remains visibly larger than the other. He says to be patient. Should I expect one side to ever reduce based on the differnt of the cc's filled? Should the doctor cover the expenses to correct if I choose to do so?

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3 answers to 30cc-difference in Breast Implants Noticeable in the Long Run?

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Breast Asymmetry is a difffcult condition to treat with augmentation or implant enlargement

SEE VIDEO BELOW BY CLICKING "MORE": Breast asymmetry can be a difficult condition to treat. Oftentimes, overcorrection is required initially. It is impossible to predict the long term effects. Therefore it is an inexact science and more of an art. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast asymmetry after asymmetrically filled implants

Hi, It is still too early in the course of your healing to determine how much true asymmetry there is. 30 cc is not a large difference, but it is enough to be just noticeable. You may continue to notice improvement, but in reality, some asymmetry is normal and expected after any surgery. If it truly bothers you enough to undergo surgery again, discuss it with your surgeon. Try asking friends or family if they notice a significant difference in size as well -- maybe you are too... more
Nirav Savalia, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Very minimal difference

30cc is probably the minimal amount of difference that would be perceptible, even by a professional. Many women are slightly asymmetric from side to side and it is very common to fill one implant more or less than the other. In fact, this is one of the advantages of saline implants over silicone. Without seeing your photos, it may be that because you are aware of the difference in filling volume, you may be overly critical of the appearance at this point. Things can still change, even at... more
Jeffrey Horowitz, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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