Overdissected Pocket? Uneven Implants

I am 7 weeks post BA. My lefty has dropped below the scar, whereas the other sits perfectly in the crease. I am currently wearing a strap underneith my boobs, holding them at the same level and think I may have noticed an improvement. If I maintain the pressure underneith my implants, will the left pocket close backup and kind of adhere, or will i need further surgery?. My surgeon would rather lower the righty to match the left, but I really am not happy with my left side. I only have 200/220cc

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Adjusting breast implant position after surgery.

In the first few weeks after breast augmentation the implants are malleable so that applied dressings or wraps can change the implant position and have lasting effects. The caveat is you have to do it before the capsule around the implants has matured. 7 weeks may be a bit too late for that to work but is certainly worth a try especially when the implants are not too large. You will need to give it some time to work though. The question then is if it does not work what do you do.... more

Uneven breasts

Hi, It is possible that the creases will even out but the strap at this point is questionable as far as its effectiveness. If your plastic surgeon likes to use it and has hope for it, then use it as directed. Sometimes the creases have a discrepancy that needs to be adjusted. Considering that the discussions have taken place as to the movement of one crease or the other, this might be in the works. Lifting a crease is less predictable than... more

Treatment of Breast Asymmetry?

Thank you for the question. Using the upward pressure/support that you are currently doing on the left breast may or may not be effective at 7 weeks post op. It certainly will not hurt to do so but I have not had great success with this method at this stage in your recovery. Regardless, I would suggest waiting at least 3 to 6 months after surgery to evaluate the symmetry of your breasts and the potential need for further surgery. If the breast asymmetry... more

Breast implant revision for uneven implant height

IF you wear your garmetn 24x7 for 6 weeks after surgery, it is possible to influence the shape of the pcoket. However, by 6 weeks the pocket has generally formed and it is difficult to have much influence on the pocket. IT is possible that the dissection was similar and the right may drop with time, so I would recommend that you wait the 6-9 months prior to considering revision in order to perform a surgery on a stable result on BOTH sides.

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Uneven breasts - pocket problem?

I wish I had the opportunity to see some photographs. With that said, there could be a couple of things going on here. Was the left breast initially after surgery in proper position and then dropped below the scar? I will assume that that is what happened. You have fairly small implants, however, I don't know what your breast tissue and size was like. Let's presume you are petite and had small. tight breasts (most likely the situation here). The problem may be that you have what... more

Surgical Options with an Over-Dissected Breast Implant Pocket and an upward moving Under the Breast Fold

Regarding: "Overdissected Pocket? Uneven Implants I am 7 weeks post BA. My lefty has dropped below the scar, whereas the other sits perfectly in the crease. I am currently wearing a strap underneith my boobs, holding them at the same level and think I may have noticed an improvement. If I maintain the pressure underneith my implants, will the left pocket close backup and kind of adhere, or will i need further surgery?. My surgeon would rather lower the righty to match the left,... more

Implant position may still change over the next few months

It is possible that your implant position(s) may yet change over the coming months. I wouldn't count on that lower implant ending up at the level of the breast crease in the long-run, but it's certainly worth giving both implants a full chance to finish healing. That can take up to 6-9 months, so give it time.