Silicone memory gel implants to form symmetrical breast?

Is it possible to create an even, matching symmetrical breast visual line from the top, side and bottom of both breasts using Silicone memory gel implants?

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4 answers to “Silicone memory gel implants to form...”

A: Breast Asymmetry

Trevor M. Born, MD

Dear Moko, Breast Asymmetry is a challenge no matter the implant type or the surgeon.  There are multiple factors- breast size, position, skin quality, muscle quality, chest wall shape, spine curvature, pre-existing scars and others..... The planning needs to take into account all of these factors and in... more

A: Implants and breast symmetries

Farbod Esmailian, MD

It is not the implant that will correct the asymmetry but your plastic surgeon.  Any implant will do whether saline or silicone.  They both do the job. Now having said that, no two breast are ever symmetrical before surgery and will not be completely symmetrical after surgery.  They will be a... more

A: Minor asymmetries could be adjusted with implants

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

A breast implant whether gel or saline is a neutral device deisgned to add volume to the breast. There are several secondary effects related to breast augmentation including lifting,symmetry creation by using implants that are different in size and shape. The bottom line is your current breast shape and volume... more

A: It is possible with most any implant all things considered

Michael C. Edwards, MD

Each case is different and we can never promise you perfect symmetry. The goal will be to achieve as close to a symmetric look as possible though. A gel implant has advantages in that it has a more natural feel to it but there are plenty of women with asymmetry who get a fine result with saline implants too.... more

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