My Breast Implants Are Uneven After 3 Months, Do I Need a Revision? (Photos)

asked 7 months ago by curvypanama in Mesa, AZ
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Question viewed 838 times
Tags: 3 months post-op, revision, uneven

I am extremely upset. I had a BA back in June 21, 2011. It is over 3 months today. I had under the muscle, mentor,smooth saline, 525 cc. The left one is firmer, higher, with rippling, and I can clearly see the difference after taking these pics today. Massage is not helping. I am afraid my doctor ruined my breast. I think, I am pass the point where massaging will help. I posted in here about a month ago, but had no pics. My PS says to wait 6 to 9 months to see if I need revision! Please help!

10 answers to My Breast Implants Are Uneven After 3 Months, Do I Need a Revision? (Photos)

Deciding on a breast revision

Hello, My office received your email and will be contacting you on Monday. It sounds like you are unhappy with your breast augmentation result and uncertain about continuing with your current plastic surgeon. I think getting a second (and third) opinion would be beneficial to guide you along this process. There are many well trained plastic surgeons in the valley that could provide a you with a free consultation including my office. All the best, Dr Repta more

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Post op assymmetry

Waiting 6-9 months allows the tissue to mature or heal from the first surgery and in some instances, even after 3 months, the implants soften and drop.. There are several questions that need to be answered to determine the best approach to correct your issues. Firstly, how much asymetry was present before you had the surgery? Next, was there adequate discussion regarding the size of the implants? Large implants particularly saline implants are more likely to show rippling... more

Beverly Friedlander, MD
Short Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Revision?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I'm sorry you are experiencing a breast augmentation complication. Yes, I think you will benefit from revision of your breast augmentation. what type of breast revisionary surgery is necessary will depend on your physical examination and goals. For example, if the higher breast implant is soft (no encapsulation is present) then correction of the lower breast implant (bottomed out) may be all that is necessary. If... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

My Breast Implants Are Uneven After 3 Months, Do I Need a Revision? (Photos)

Thanks for posting your photos. Yes you need revision, sorry. I see bottoming out in the right and possible capsular contracture in the left. Seek second opinions from boarded PSs in your area, like Dr Repta, Corey (both post here on RealSelf).

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Uneven implants at 3 months

It's hard to say without seeing the before pictures. Many women have subtle asymmetries that are not noticeable until after putting implants in place. Placing a large implant in a breast is like placing a magnifying glass on your breasts....any asymmetry will be magnified and more noticeable. It is likely that you had some nipple and fold asymmetry before surgery but again, I haven't seen the before pictures. If the firmness on the left gets progressively worse, then... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

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My Breast Implants Are Uneven After 3 Months, Do I Need a Revision? (Photos)Answer:

I agree with Dr. Laverson. When your shoulders are more even in the picture, the bottoms of your breast and nipples are more even and although not perfect, I think very acceptable. I really don’t think your breast is ruined, tho.. Maybe a bit higher but not ruined..But to better evaluate the position of your shoulder and the relation of the breast, you should be seen in person. Dr. Repta is here in the Valley & I am as well but as always, let your surgeon know how you feel and give... more

John J. Corey, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry after augmentation

You submit three frontal photos, although the one on the far right is not exactly frontal. From left to right, your left shoulder becomes increasingly more elevated than the right shoulder. If you elevate your left shoulder, the left breast will also elevate. The asymmetry in the far left photo is minor, and in my opinion, not unusual, unexpected, or abnormal after augmentation. Oblique views would help clarify implant position relative to the nipple areola complex.... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Asymmetry 3 months after BA

I agree with what Dr. Rand has said. The only thing I would add is, "Which breast do you like better?" It may be too late to try this, but if you want to try to raise the right breast to match the left, get a bra with firm but well-padded underwire support and cut out the material in the cup on the right side and wear 24/7 while you are waiting for things to heal over the next 3-6 months, making sure that the implant is lifted in the process to match the left side.... more

Paul W. Loewenstein, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Uneven breast augmentation

Thanks for the photos but without preop photos we can't be of as much service. We need to see how much of the asymmetry you now have is a magnification of what existed already and how much is a result of the surgery, scar tissue etc. You may have an early capsular contracture on the high side, or you may have bottomed out on the low side or maybe some of both. The strong likelihood is that you will need a revision but please know that with revisions, your larger... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You will need revision, sooner better

You have capsular contracture over the left breast and bottoming out over right breast. You may have been a candidate for lift based on the nipple position and size.