There are many reasons for this to happen. Some are related to surgery and swelling and some are related to your own starting point and the fact that subtle asymmetries can be magnified by an augmentation rather than corrected by the surgery. The best plan is to stay calm and have a visit with your... more
Breasts not perfectly centered after augmentation
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 middle than the other and that they are not perfectly centered. I asked the nurse about this and she said not to worry because they still had a lot of settling and healing to do. I am going back next week for my second follow-up appointment, but I am very concerned about this. Is it normal for this to happen and can it/will it correct itself with time?
Does it sound like I may need to have revision surgery? It's not really that noticeable, but without a shirt on, with a bathing suit top and with some shirts, it is obvious.
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7 answers to “Breasts not perfectly centered after...”A: Give your breasts time to settle
Hi, Thank you for your question. Your nurse was correct! It can take several months for things settle down, so it is too early to tell at this point if it is something you should worry about. It can be normal for this to happen. Chances are that this should correct itself in time. Keep going to your follow-ups... more
A: If you are not symmetrical at 3 weeks, that's not a good sign.
Hi! I know this is not what you want to hear, but sometimes talk of swelling and settling sounds like a delaying tactic. I believe that the breasts should look great right away. Things may well change or improve, and I hope they do for you. In any case, you should not do anything for 6 months... more
A: Some reasons for asymmetry
In general, you should not look at your breast too critically at this time. Things will change as you heal and the tissues stretch. However, a couple of common causes are either a difference in the position of the pocket of the implants or a pre-existing asymmetry of the position of your natural breasts. If... more
A: Be patient after breast augmentation
Your breast will settle over the next 3-6 months. Their position will change as they gradually descend and typically separate. They separate the most when they are placed under the muscle because of a squeezing effect from lifting or pushing. Give your breasts time. Another thing to realize is that a large... more
A: Very early in recovery
It will take weeks to months to see the final results of your surgery. In the mean time it is important to follow your plastic surgeon's insttructions for healing. Perfect symmetry is rare in nature and although we strive to get things as close to stymmetric as we can, some asymmetry will persist... more
A: Breast Implants
At 3 weeks post-op just try to be patient. The nurse is correct that things will continue to change as swelling resolves. Chances are things will be fine but you'll need to give it months, not weeks.
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