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Breast Very Uneven After Augmentation

asked 1 year ago by Raymatt in Palm Coast
Latest answer by Babak Dadvand, MD
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Tags: 090-109 lbs, 4 ft 11 in and under, silicone implant, 250-299cc, Mentor, submuscular, uneven

I have had Mentor silicone gels placed, submuscularly exactly 4 weeks ago. I am 4'11" and 97 lbs.,very petite frame. My PS recommended a small silicone implant, so I had 250cc implant placed on both sides. I am right-handed, and my right breast was always a little smaller than left breast. At 4 weeks post-op, I am very worried because my left breast is fuller, slightly more swelling; my right breast is a little higher and firmer, but smaller. Will my breasts even out in time?

15 answers to Breast Very Uneven After Augmentation

Breast Asymmetry Early After Breast Augmentation

You are still in the early phase of healing. You stated that your breasts were asymmetric preoperatively. If the same size implants were placed then expect to be asymmetric after surgery. In someways the asymmetry is more evident because 1) the breasts are larger and 2) women look at their breasts more after augmentation and notice differences they may not have before surgery. hat being said, two things you mentioned I feel need to be looked at more carefully. 1) Your right breast is... more

Babak Dadvand, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetric breasts after breast augmentation

It is way to soon to assess the results of your surgery. If there was right left asymmetry before surgery and the exact same surgery was performed on the 2 sides there is no way the result could be symmetric. These issues should be discussed with your surgeon before surgery not after surgery with surgeons who have never seen you or a photo of you and have never examined you. This is not a logical approach. Furthermore if you are petite the main issue is breast implant base diameter... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetrical breasts 4 weeks post op.

It takes a few months in some cases for the swelling to go down all of the way. If you started with uneven breasts and the same size implants were placed without reducing the size of the bigger breast, you can expect the breasts to be asymmetrical after the swelling is gone. Asymmetrical breasts are very common as 2 sides of the body are not identical. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants CANNOT turn asymmetrical "Sisters" into "Twins"

Regarding: "Breast Very Uneven After Augmentation I have had Mentor silicone gels placed, submuscularly exactly 4 weeks ago. I am 4'11" and 97 lbs.,very petite frame. My PS recommended a small silicone implant, so I had 250cc implant placed on both sides. I am right-handed, and my right breast was always a little smaller than left breast. At 4 weeks post-op, I am very worried because my left breast is fuller, slightly more swelling; my right breast is a little higher and... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Breast Very Uneven After Augmentation

I'm sorry that very few of the posters are addressing your issues. If you were asymmetric prior to the operation and used the same cc amounts than ofcourse you will be more noticeable asymmetric after the operation. But you could have posted a frontal photo for us to see. To me you need a revision. From MIAMI DR. darryl j. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

As previously stated by everyone else, it is still a little early to determine final size, position and shape. We often see that patient's previous asymmetry is either unnoticed or the degree of asymmetry is not appreciated. This quickly changes after an operation. Give them some time and discuss your concerns with your PS.

Delio Ortegon, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetry after breast augmentation

It is important to recognize that there are slight size and shape asymmetries between each women's breast before having breast augmentation, and there will always be slight differences afterwards as well. With that being said, at 4 weeks after breast augmentation what you describe is a very normal scenario. One muscle may be thicker and more developed (usually the right side if you are right-handed) and usually one implant "falls" into place sooner than the... more

James F. Boynton, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.BoyntonPlasticSurgery.com

Takes about 3 months before you can decide

After a submuscular breast augmentation it usually takes about 3 months for the muscle to accomodate having the implant in place. As hard as it is try and be patient before making any decisions about further surgery. Things usually will equalize with time. Good Luck, Dr T

Scott Tucker, MD
Winston Salem Plastic Surgeon

Uneven breasts after breast augmentation

If you had volume asymmetry before surgery, and the same size implants were used, you will still have volume asymmetry- this will not change over time. The issues about firmness difference and upper pole fullness difference may resolve over time, but there may be things that you can do to assist in this, such as a breast strap but without pictures, it it difficult to say. You really should discuss this with your operating surgeon and get his/her advise. Good luck! more

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drbandy.com

Uneven four weeks after breast implants

It may be too early to tell about unevenness just four weeks after breast augmentation. The asymmetry can be caused by the differences in the breast beforehand, though Ideally the right implant should be softer and set down like the implant on the left. If the left is problem free, without bruise or tenderness, it may be time to focus attention on the right with massage over the top of the breast to encourage expansion of the lower pocket, and perhaps a band at night to supply gentle... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Asymmetry after breast augmentation

At 4 weeks after surgery , it is probably still too soon to make a final judgment on the final result after breast augmentation. The tissues need to "stretch out" and scar tissue needs to mature. It is also possible that preoperative asymmetries may appear more significant after surgery. Keep your surgeon informed.

Stephen Delia, M.D.
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry after augmentation

Your preop asymmetry will have been automaticaly magnified by the surgery especially using the same implant on both sides. That is normal. Also what is normal is differential swelling early postop so listen to your surgeon's advice, massage as instructed and give it 4-6 months before worrying about it too much.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry

At four weeks post-op it is too early to tell what the final differences will be between the two breasts, give a few months for the swelling to come down.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Wait 3 months before judging augmentation

There are many changes that happen after augmentation. Although a lot of them are passed by 4 weeks, I would recommend you wait 3 months before rendering final judgment. You will never be exactly the same on both sides no matter what kind of implant or size you choose. Keep your surgeon informed and visit often in the first 3 months.

Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

Maybe

Only you own physician knows what was done and they are the most important on determinging your progress. Speak to him or her. They will change over the first 3 months