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Can I Use Two Different Breast Implant Profiles to Correct Natural Asymmetry?

asked 1 year ago by 3948anon in Chicago burbs
Latest answer by Scott L. Replogle, MD
Question viewed 385 times
Tags: 170-189 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, asymmetry, consultation, multiple, profile

A little preface. I'm 5'8, 170lbs, asymmetrical (38C & 38D) I do have a good amt of tissue. I've had my pre op today & tried on many different sizes & profiles. Surprisingly enough, the ones that looked the best were a moderate profile 339cc on the larger, and a 450cc high profile on the smaller. the projection looked right, Both the consultant and the doc agreed. I'm worried there could be significant differences going between the 2 profiles. Is this normal practice? Thank you.

8 answers to Can I Use Two Different Breast Implant Profiles to Correct Natural Asymmetry?

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Profiles and breast asymmetry

This is a difficult problem and a very good question.  The problem is that asymmetry is usually both shape and volume and can even be position of the breast. Simple volume difference in implants rarely solves it and an even bigger problem is that we have no good or simple way to measure breast volume. We know the volume of the implant but not the breast. It is also not very helpful, in my opinion, to use external sizers to try to judge the correct volume although it may be of... more
Scott L. Replogle, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Different Profile Implants for Breast Asymmetry

It is very common for women to have asymmetric breasts, even 1-2 cup size differences.  Our goal as plastic surgeons is to lessen the asymmetry with different implants (bigger implant in the smaller breast) to make it less noticeable.  This, however, will never fully correct the difference/asymmetry.  The reason being is that the larger implant is in the smaller breast and will have more of an "implant" look.  The larger breast with the smaller implant will... more
Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast asymmetry can be improved with implants of different sizes and profiles

By the information you have given it sounds like the plan is very appropriate.  Every woman has a certain degree of asymmetry and it is not uncommon to use implants of different volume and or profile shape.  You need to realize that no one can achieve exact symmetry but the implants are meant to improve your existing asymmetry. Best Wishes.
Marcus L. Peterson, MD

Saint George Plastic Surgeon
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Different implant sizes and profiles often used to improve pre-existing asymmetry

So you are aware that no one is perfectly symmetrical before or after implant surgery, as has been pointed out in the previous replies. However we very often use different implant sizes and profiles when the degree of asymmetry is significant. The first goal is to try and get the volume difference corrected, and then try to have the implants match in base diameter. This will mean the they will be different profiles. Saline implants have the option of being adjustable for better... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Correction of Breast Asymmetry in Breast Augmentation

Very few women have perfectly symmetrical breasts. NOTHING is symmetrical in nature. Our eyes, our cheeks, our buttocks, our limbs - they may be close but never perfectly symmetrical. The overwhelming majority of women are NOT aware of asymmetry until it is pointed out to them photographically. When they ARE aware of it, the asymmetry is significant. Correction of Breast Asymmetry in Breast Augmentation is a challenge that can rarely be achieved. The best that we can do is narrow or... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Asymmetry of the breasts

Dealing with breast asymmetry can be tricky.  While I am not a big fan of using two different styles of implants in the majority of people, sometimes you have to if there is a large difference between the breasts.  Remember that they will never be exactly the same.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Using Different Implants To Correct Asymmetry

The answer is "it depends."  Breast asymmetry is quite common, and may come from differences in the amount of skin you have, differences in the location of your breasts on your chest wall, legnth of your breasts, and then the actual amount of tissue within the breast. Implants of differing sizes or profiles may help if you truly have more breast tissue in one breast than the other, but implants alone will not do too much for any of the other factors I listed... more
John LoMonaco, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Goal for treating uneven breasts: EXPECT LESS ASYMMETRY and NOT PERFECT SYMMETRY

SEE VIDEOS BELOW TO UNDERSTAND BREAST ASYMMETRY. This is not a normal practice but it is often the best method to achieve a result with the least amount of surgery. Alternatively you could undergo reduction of the larger breast with placement of similar sized implants but that will likely require more surgery, possibly more scars and more risk. I have always said it is best to "expect less asymmetry rather than symmetry" and you will generally not be disappointed. Any... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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