Breast Implant Revision: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat Can Be Done to Fix Uneven Breasts After Augmentation?
I am 4 months post op with 375cc saline implants under the muscle. At three months I was very happy with the results. At 3 and half months my left breast shifted down and towards the side. I know from my before picture that my left breast was a little lower and I know BA can make that more noticible. I went to see my PS and he of course said to wait until 6 months but I am very sad/frustrated and not sure if anything can be done to fix them. Please let me know what my options my be. Thank you.
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Uneven Breasts after Augmentation Can Be Fixed
Thank you for your question. Although you had Breast Asymmetry prior to your Breast Implants, the uneven Breast appearance has increased after Augmentation. This is common.
However, from your photos it appears that you have "bottomed out" slightly on the left compared to your early post op photos.
This Breast Implant Asymmetry can be corrected by an "Internal Capsulorraphy" which will reduce the size of the implant pocket and lift the implant.
It is best to wait at least 6 months...
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What Can Be Done to Fix Uneven Breasts After Augmentation
I agree that you may need a revision surgery to correct the asymmetry, however meanwhile, I would place you in a breast strap over the higher breast. This may be effective enough to allow the higher breast capsule to strech and allow the implant to settle to a lower position. If successful, you may not need another surgery. Good luck!
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Breast Asymmetry
Yes, most patients have asymmetry prior to surgery and we as plastic surgeon's try our best to adjust for that and improve things if possible. I perform lots of revisionary breast surgery and Although there is no scientific study regarding this situation, I like to wait 9-12 months before performing this type of revisionary breast surgery. This time frame will allow for both implants to “settle” as much as they are going to (so that we see the final results) and...
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Assymetry after breast augmentation is common and can frequently be corrected. Most women have assymtry between the breast but certain technical items can be performed to fix this. Usually it is advised to wait 6 months prior to a revision
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Be patient to see final breast implant results.
I do advise patients to wait 6 months to a year to see the final result. Your breasts may not be done dropping.
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Breast asymmetry after Breast Augmentation
Hi there-
I'm sorry you are not happy...
Improving your asymmetry is going to require another operation....
It is important to understand that even with a revision, you are likely going to have some visible asymmetry, so you need to think about how badly the asymmetry you have bothers you, and whether it is enough to consider having another operation to improve...
With regard to the timing, while I understand your desire to achieve maximum symmetry right away, I would agre
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Asymmetric breast before and after breast augmentation
You are correct that you had asymmetric breasts prior to breast augmentation. Unfortunately. that asymmetry gets augmented after breast augmentation. If you are really unhappy with the asymmetry/result, you need to undergo a revisional surgery. The options will be 1)Lowering of the IMF on the right or 2) Getting periareolar or circumareolar breast lift on the left. However, this is another surgery and you may have a new scar on the left breast. Even...
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Breast Asymmetry: To Fix or Not To Fix? (and When?)
You are right to note that you had an asymmetry preop and that implants can make the natural asymmetry more noticeable.
All of us who perform breast augmentation face the challenges you present. The answers and possible solutions are very individualized.
How to decide whether to try to improve an asymmetry?
Does it bother you enough to warrant an operation?
Does the asymmetry show when you are dressed?
Does the asymmetry show in...
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Asymetrical Breast
The easiest solution is to lower the right side to match the right. Also, it seems that the right side may be alittle smaller. If so I would place in a slightly larger implant. Raising the right is not a good option.
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Uneven Breasts After Augmentation
You are correct that breast augmentation can amplify preoperative asymmetry. The asymmetry can be addressed in revision, but your surgeon is correct to advise you to waita minimum of 6 months. Continue to work with your surgeon in a calm and effective manner, and you should end up with results that will make you happy.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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