Concern with Asymmetry?

I'm getting BA on Thursday 10/11 and am concerned that the BA will accentuate my existing minor asymmetry. I have one breast that is slightly smaller and higher than the other. I'm curious if I get silicone 350cc HP on one and 325cc HP on the other, will that help? Are the two sizes similar enough where I shouldn't be concerned with it looking uneven? Here are my specs if it's needed with this question: 5'2, 117lbs, pre-op 34A, want to be 34C.

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Concern with Asymmetry

It is true that: asymmetry is more noticeable on a larger breast many patients are more aware of similar amounts of asymmetry after surgery than before Without photos it is hard to answer your specific questions. We commonly use different size implants to try to get better symmetry. Because there are no fixed definitions of cup size, I avoid as much as possible the use of letters (B, C, D) as goals. Another pre-op discussion with your surgeon... more

Concerned with asymmetry

I have never seen a woman with two perfecly symmetric breasts. The breasts after augmentation will still have minor asymmetries. I avoid different sized implants whenever i can.

Breast asymmetry

Almost every woman I perform breast surgery on has some degree of pre-existing asymmetry. Often, one nipple is in a slightly different location than the other. It is important to be aware of this before surgery and also, that asymmetry will inevitably be present after surgery. Although every attempt is made to achieve good symmetry with any breast surgery, it is not always possible.

Augmentation and asymmetry

I have never seen a patient with the same two exact breasts. Minor asymmetry is the norm and I try to avoid different size implants if I can.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Augmentation and Asymmetry

Every woman has a certain amount of breast asymmetry, and it's important that you understand that before your surgery--good job here. As a general part of my practice, I talk to patients about things surgery can fix, and things that can't be changed. Breast asymmetry is certainly something I address in discussing anatomical features that may still be present after surgery. Setting realistic expectations is important, and it sounds like you are already educating... more

Concern with Asymmetry?

Asymmetry is always more apparant in a larger breast. The difference between each implant size is equivelant to two table spoons of liquid. Without seeing you or your photo's it is hard to judge. The best answer is to see your plastic surgean and discuss all your concerns.

Breast Asymmetry

I think it is great that you appreciate your asymmetry prior to your surgery. This is something that should be discussed between you and your surgeon because many of the asymmetrys that you have will be accentuated after the augmentation. Sometimes we as surgeons will make some intra-operative adjustments to the fold or nipple position but it can cause more harm than good. So you need to forget about implant size. That is not really a choice that you can make, you have to leave... more

Breast Asymmetry

It is not possible to give you specific information without photos or an exam so, obviously, your best source of information is to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. In general, we can be reasonably successful in addressing volume differences between the two breasts by utilizing different volume implants although there is no way to precisely measure breast volume in the operating room so some asymmetry is likely to remain. More challenging is to address asymmetries... more

Concerns about Breast Asymmetry before Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question. Given your concern, you will be much better off spending more time with your plastic surgeon discussing your existing asymmetry and the best way to improve your situation. This time spent will be more valuable than any online consultants' advice, given the limited information available… Given that you are aware of your breast and/or chest while asymmetry better than anyone else, communicate your specific concerns carefully. Often,... more

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Concerned09 2 Oct 2012

Thank you all doctors for your advice and guidance. I will speak with my PS regarding my concern prior to the surgery. I appreciate you taking the time to educate me on all the possibilities.

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