My Left Breast is Larger Than my Right Could It Still Just Be Swelling or Maybe Fluid? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by Miss Bee CA in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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Tags: 1 week post-op, fluid, swelling, uneven

Only 8 days postop but noticing my right breast has gone down a lot while my left has stayed the same. I am wondering if I may have fluid that needs to be drained. Also my right breast has a somewhat flat slope at the top now which looks awkward to the side like it has been smushed. Is this normal? And will it stay like that? I went from an A cup to 450cc smooth moderate round plus gel. which is why am am worried about this flat slope on my right. I go back Mon but just curious of your thoughts.

9 answers to My Left Breast is Larger Than my Right Could It Still Just Be Swelling or Maybe Fluid? (photo)

Asymmetric Breasts After Breast Augmentation

Thank you for the photographs and it appears that you are healing well. The asymmetry could be something very normal with each side going at its own pace or even related to asymmetry that you had before surgery. If the breast is very firm or has become "more swollen" over time, it is possible that there is fluid within the breast pocket that needs to be drained. There is no bruising, so the likelihood of blood is small. Follow up with your plastic surgeon to be evaluated in person... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.marinaesthetics.com

Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question and pictures. At this stage in your recovery, some breast asymmetry is very common. This does not necessarily mean anything of significance; in other words, it is much too early to evaluate the end results of your surgical procedure. I would suggest that you allow for several months ( preferably at least 6) before you evaluate the end results of surgery; you may find that in the meantime the press will change significantly in... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Breasts Uneven One Week After Surgery

Your question is a very common one. Everyone expects the breasts to be exactly the same right after surgery and are surprised when they aren't. Think of it this way - you had two different operations. There is no reason to expect them to heal at the same rate. In fact, I frequently hear from patients that one side was bigger for awhile and then it switched! We worry if there is a dramatic difference because it could represent internal blood collecting that may need to be drained. Based... more

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmetation

Very few breasts are symmetrical before surgery and breast augmentation can make asymmetry more obvious. But there could be other reasons froth asymmetry such as surgical swelling, potential fluid or blood collection in the implant pocket or very uncommonly an implant failure / leak. Please, see your Plastic surgeon and have him examine you. The odds are its only surgical swelling but it's worth finding out. Good Luck.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after Breast Augmentation

Some swelling after breast augmentation is normal and often one breast may swell more than the other. You should consult with your surgeon to ensure there is no signs of fluid buildup. Sometimes an ultrasound can help definitely answer the question if there is any fluid. Remember this early one breast may look bigger, may sit higher, and may be more sore, but this is generally a natural part of the healing process.

Ankit Desai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Left Breast Swelling 8 Days After Surgery

Minor asymmetries are very common for up to several weeks and even longer after surgery. The two breasts are healing independently of each other and one may take more time to settle into it's final position. Mention your concern to your surgeon next time you see them and I'm sure they will examine you and relieve your anxiety.

Douglas L. Gervais, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

My Left Breast is Larger Than my Right Could It Still Just Be Swelling or Maybe Fluid? (photo)

EIGHT DAYS! Wow you are very early early in recovery to be so concerned. Please be patient and allow healing over the next few months.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant healing

At 8 or 9 nine days, it is way too early to comment on the results. One breast will often descend a bit quicker than the other based upon normal differences between breasts. Give it a few months.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetry after breast augmentation

It's common for patients to have more swelling on one side than on the other. At this point, I would not get wrapped up in the difference or the shape until the swelling has gone down. Definitely discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon but, in all likelihood, this is normal healing which needs to progress.