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I Want To Make Sure They Look Normal 10 Days Post BA? (photo)
I had my breast augmentation 10 days ago and one breast looks very off. Just wanted to make sure that they look the way they should. My right breast is the one that is bugging me, my left breast dropped nicely but afraid will drop to low. I am 5'5 110 pounds with 500cc in the left breast and 460 in the right breast. I had a bit of asymmetry to start so I understand they wont be perfect. In addition my right breast was a bit larger preop
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Jessica8682
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Dropping Of Breast Implants
Dear Jessica,
Thank you for sharing your photos.
At 10 days post-op, it is too early to judge your results. Time and patience are required at this moment as breast implants tend to settle in their pockets at different paces. Final results can take 6-8 months to get established.
I encourage you to keep your surgeon in the loop of your recovery process as he/she knows the full details of your surgery and can guide you well.
Please follow the post-op ambulatory instructions...
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It's to Early
The swelling may be down to a point where you can buy a bra that may not change in volume but the shape of the breast is not completed for at least 6 weeks, therefore, do not expect normality in 10 days.
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Breast implants settling down at different pace
Hi you are only 10 days out and your implants are still trying to settle down but at a different pace. please be patient and follow up with your surgeon as recommended. implants can take several weeks to a few months to settle down and one implant can be ahead of the other during that time.
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Are Breasts Progressing After Augmentation?
It appears from your photos that you are progressing at different rates - which is common for an augmentation procedure - and without preoperative photos it is very difficult to give you more detailed information. however, you are right about the asymmetry and there is an area on the bottom right of the right breast that is flat in its appearance. This is an area to watch as there is some visible indentation on the lateral/side view. This may all resolve with time over the next...
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10 Days After Breast Augmentation
There is no question it's too early to tell what you will look like ultimately. I don't even take after pictures of my patients until they are at least six months post-op. Please keep in mind that all breasts have some asymmetries. Additionally, it's very possible you may have had these asymmetries prior to surgery and may have not noticed them. I find that patients tend to look much more closely at their breasts after augmentation than they did prior to surgery. Be patient and reevaluate in...
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Asymmetry after breast augmentation
Hello and thanks for the question.
In evaluation of your photos I can definitely appreciate some asymmetry between breasts, but as several of my colleagues have pointed out, your early post-op course makes it difficult to come to any definitive conclusions. I would give your breasts time to heal, perform the prescribed post-op breast massages, and follow-up with your plastic surgeon during regularly scheduled visits.
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Postop breast asymmetry
Breasts do not start out symmetrical and, therefore, will not be symmetrical after an augmentation. Enlarging their sized will make any asymmetry more apparent. You are only 10 days postop and it is far too soon to reach any conclusions as to prognosis. This is a large augment for your body and you need to allow things to heal.
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Checking up post op results
Thank you for the question and the photos. Generally speaking, it takes 4-6 months for the implants to settle. During that period one side may look bigger or higher or different than the other side. I think you are doing fine. Follow your post operative instruction and communicate any question to your plastic surgeon.
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Breast asymmetry after breast augmentation
I have found that the larger the implant and the smaller the patient "frame," the greater the possibility of asymmetry right after surgery. A 500 cc implant is a fairly large implant for your frame and may take a little longer to fall into your on breasts. It is very common to see a little asymmetry as the implants take their individual time to drop no matter what size implant, though. It is best to follow your plastic surgeon's instructions to massage or do upper body...
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Breast augmentation asymmetry
Asymmetry is a very common reason for re-operation. However, I would recommend using a breast band asymmetrically or their are various bras available on the internet that can do this.
The principle is to essentially push one implant down while supporting the other breast. Some patients have used a push up bra and cut one side out.
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10 days post-op breast augmentation
At ten days post- breast augmentation, I definitely see some asymmetry but you have to give it some time to settle.
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I Want To Make Sure They Look Normal 10 Days Post BA?
Photos posted show slight asymmetry but only 10 DAYS post! Allow further healing before getting this concerned and follow up with your surgeon.
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Breast augmentation question
The pictures are a big help. It is important to remember that no two breasts are the same on a person. The muscle is usually thicker on the right side if right handed. Your result will continue to mature over time and if you take pictures every 3 months you will be amazed how things change. Good Luck!
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Appearance 10 days after breast augmentation
It is totally normal for breasts to heal at different rates following breast augmentation, including the amount of time it takes for swelling to resolve, the tissues to relax (settling), etc. Pre-operative differences between the breasts, differences in how you use your arms after surgery, etc. can all play a role.
Follow your surgeon's instructions regarding post-operative care and discuss any concerns you have with your surgeon. Your surgeon is the person best equipped (in...
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Concerned about asymmetry 10 days post breast implants.
Thanks for the photos; they are extremely helpful particularly when they are this quality. If only we had your pre-operative photos to actually see your degree of pre-surgical asymmetry.
I'd say that at this point, asymmetry is the rule rather than the exception, and your early result looks quite good based on your description of your (normal for most women) pre-op breast asymmetry.
Even if your breasts were perfectly symmetrical before surgery, and your surgeon was able to provide...
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Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question and good quality pictures.
The breast asymmetry that you are referring to is visible in the pictures. However, at this stage in your recovery this degree of breast asymmetry is not unexpected. I do not see any reason for undue concern at this point
I would suggest that you continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon. I am glad that you have realistic expectations, understanding that absolute symmetry of the breast will not be achieved in most cases...
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10 days after breast augmentation
It is far too early to closely scrutinize the results of your surgery. Your breasts will likely change more as things heal and your skin relaxes. Follow your surgeon's advice for post operative care and be patient...it is quite common to have asymmetry at this time as one side often gets more swollen, or one side will heal faster than the other.
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