Unhappy With Asymmetry After Reconstruction/ PMB- Revision?

asked 9 months ago by rebekah
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: asymmetry, 2 weeks post-op, uneven, unhappy

I recently(2 weeks ago) had my expanders exchanged for implants. I am so unhappy. My left breast is higher and larger than my right. My PS told me I need to wait at least 6 weeks. The three things that are so upsetting are they are misshapen, uneven height and different sizes! Help! When is it reasonable to have a revision and how is it that the same size implant has yielded two different sized breasts? Thank you...

6 answers to Unhappy With Asymmetry After Reconstruction/ PMB- Revision?

Disappointed soon after Expander exchange for Implants

Hello, Breast reconstruction can frequently be complicated. I would let the scars soften (at least 3 months.) Your surgeon should guide you through this. Revision can improve things but is best accomplished when things are mature. Good luck. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Disappointment after breast reconstruction

Sorry for your disappointment. I would not consider a revision for three months. Then u could better assess shape and volume issues. Without photos and appreciation of the usual asymmetries of your breasts preop it is hard to answer your question. Your plastic surgeon or someone else who examines you could perhaps shed some light on your concerns. At this time, I would encourage you to enjoy some time outside of physician's offices and remember that revisions are common to get better... more

Craig Harrison, MD
Tyler Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reconstruction

Breasts rarely look even after surgery. So waiting 6-8 weeks is perfectly acceptable.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Breast reconstruction asymmetry

Certainly some breast asymmetry is normal, but you really have to give it a few months for things to settle down.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reconstruction is not breast augmentation

Please remember that breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a totally different thing than breast augmentation and the potential results are much different. It is important to be patient but also to downplay your expectations.