Left Breast Bigger Than the Right After Breast Augmentation?

asked 3 years ago by cxray2004 in brooklyn, new york
Latest answer by Michael A. Fiorillo, MD
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Tags: breasts, asymmetry, breast size

I am currently 2 weeks and 2 days post op Breast implants. Went from an A/B to now? 330cc rt 340cc lt, mentor mod plus smooth submuscular.

I am softening in both but left breast that started out smaller with natural breast is now 1/2 cup size bigger than the right, since day 1. I know he put 10cc more because it was a smaller breast but why so much bigger? Also now for two days I'm getting a rubbing and sticking kinda feeling in rt breast, and I can feel implant laterally and it's wrinkly.

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6 answers to Left Breast Bigger Than the Right After Breast Augmentation?

It takes time to fully heal

Your plastic surgeon had the best idea of what your long term result would look like while placing your implants at the time of surgery because your muscles were relaxed while you were under anesthesia. It is not uncommon to place different volumes within reason to try to improve symmetry. Regards the other feelings you are having it would be best to discuss those with your plastic surgeon since you are so close to surgery. Best of luck. Dr Edwards

Michael C. Edwards, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

www.medwardsmd.com

Breast Augmentation final results may take months

It can often take several months after breast augmentation before you reach your final result. Swelling is common and will frequently be asymmetrical. Also, when implants are placed in a submuscular pocket, they may temporarily appear high and unnatural until the pectoralis muscle stretches to accommodate the new implant. This process may take months, and can also be asymmetrical, especially if the muscle on the dominant side of the body is thicker. In terms of the amount of fluid... more

Pamela B. Rosen, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon

2 weeks post surgery

At two weeks out from surgery your breast implants still have not settled. It is going to take a few more weeks for swelling, for them to soften and take shape. A 10cc difference should not make a 1/2 cup size difference at all. I would wait it out a few months.

Michael A. Fiorillo, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetry after breast augmenation

2 weeks and 2 days is too early to determine the symmetry. Especially when the implants are placed in submuscular plane, it takes time for the muscle to relax around the implants. Often times, the rate of muscle relaxation and swelling varies from one side to another. If your left breast was slightly smaller than the right side, overfilling by 10cc should not make 1/2 cup size difference. If you are worried, please talk with your plastic surgeon and share your concern... more

Sugene Kim, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Breasts still unevern after breast implant augmentation

This is far too early post op to be judging the results of the surgery.Swelling and asymmetry may be more prominent for the first 6-9 months. Hold off on judging your final result.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It is early after breast augmentation

Hello, Early on it takes time for the tissue around the implants to stretch and there is swelling too. The size and shape you see now should change quite a bit over the next few months. See if your surgeon has any recommendations (like massage) to help things along.

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

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