Breast Implant Revision: Q&A

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I had an implant exchange and total cap removal on my right breast due to a cap con. My left one didnt have prior cap con but my ps still replaced that implant too. I switched from sal to silicone. Im 2 wks post op and I feel like my right is much lower and softer than my left. My left is higher and has more definition. My ps said that once a cap forms around the right one that it be look more like the left. I know there is no perfect symetry but I fel that I was much more sym before surgery.

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10 Doctor Answers | Asked by beth5062 in nj

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Capsulectomy and Inferior Migration

It is common for capsular contracture to give an artificial lift to the breast. The removal of that scar tissue will cause the breast to fall. Over time, this sagging appearance may well improve. Give 6 months for the adjustment.

Asymmetry after capsulectomy

It is not uncommon to appear asymmetric after capsulectomy, the breast will appear lower and looser. It will take 3-6 months before you see the final results.

Dennis Dass, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Assymetry post exchange

This will get better with time.I would massage both breast to try to maintain softness.Everyone will get a capsule but the key is to keep it soft.

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Asymmetry after revisional breast surgery tends to get better with time.

Without pictures it is hard to give solid advice, but I would agree with your plastic surgeon. At some point in time postoperative changes will end and a final decision will be made about revision.

Breast asymmetry

Would help to see photos. However, what you describe is not that unexpected and the asymmetry may well improve given some time.

Asymmetry after breast implant revision... what to do? Ask Dr Ellen

Hello Beth5062, Although it will take some time for things to settle down, one thing you can do in the short term is talk to your surgeon about beginning some breast massage and implant displacement exercises to assist in the positioning of the implants and shaping the implant pocket. Thanks for asking! Dr Ellen

Ellen A. Mahony, MD

4 reviews

Westport Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant asymmetry will probably need to be corrected.

Hi. Of course do nothing for several months and try to be optimistic in the short run, but if they don't look good at two weeks, you probably will not be happy.

Symmetry after capsule removal and exchange of implants

Some slight degree of asymmetry is probably expected as your breasts (I presume) were slightly different to start with. Two weeks is too early to know for sure - please wait for at least 3-4 months. If you still feel unhappy about the symmetry after this, discuss with your surgeon (and post some photos here if you wish).

Anindya Lahiri, MBBS

5 reviews

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry

Without an exam it is difficult to properly evaluate your issues. At two weeks it is a bit early to see the final results. You need to give it a few months.

Steven Wallach, MD

13 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Asymmetry after Revisionary Breast Surgery?

Although your concerns about breast asymmetry after revisionary breast surgery are quite understandable, you'll find that online consultants can not be of much help to you. Your plastic surgeon, who knows your situation best exactly what procedure was performed, will be your only reliable resource for advice and/or meaningful reassurance. At this point, only 2 weeks of surgery, I would suggest continued patience and continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon.... more

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beth5062
4 Jan 2013

thanks for all the great advice on this topic-I really apprec! Im hanging in there and hoping things improve in a couple months.

beth5062
23 Dec 2012

my question on this is-will my breast become more even looking when the new capsule forms on the right? Can someone pls answer this for me? Im frustrated bec I have 1 that has lift and definition and the other one is soft and hangs-looks flabby. They are silicone hp 600's. did anyone else ever have this issue?

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Breast Implant Revision: Q&A