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Uneven Results After Capsulectomy of 30 Y/O Unilateral Implant on Right Side. Will Two Revision Be Enough? (photo)
Five weeks ago, I had a capsulectomy of a 30 year-old unilateral implant on right side (done at ~age 20 for symmetry), along with BL and BA on both breasts. Very uneven results (see photos). Surgeon now says the right breast has scar tissue keeping the new implant from dropping, so revision #1 will correct that. Later, after we see the result of that, I will have revision #2, which will include at a further lift on the left breast. Will these revisions be enough to achieve reasonable symmetry?
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mellj
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Breast asymmetry and revisions.
From the photos you have provided, it appears the your right breast has a very natural appearance. If you have a true capsular contracture, the question is whether it bothers you. You left breast is ptotic and appears to need more than the "crescent" lift you seem to have been given. If you are happy with one breast, I would recommend correcting only the breast you are unhappy with.
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Assymetry post aug
It seems as though your right breast is bigger and your nipple areolar complexes are differant.I think this can be accomplished in one stage especially if you are niot a smoker.If you are staging a reconstruction is better.No one in my 34 years has been symmetrical.
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Revision lift
Perfect symmetry is impossible. Certainly things can get closer, I suppose it depends upon the surgeon you choose.
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You have uneven breast because you had very uneven breast to start with. You will need full lift and reduction over the left breast for symmetry. I would wait at least 6-8 weeks.
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I am not sure why so many "planned" revisions are considered.
It does appear that the implant is not filling out the lower pole of the breast, but at 5 weeks I would not rush to surgery, as the implant can take 3 months or so the settle.
At that time, something should be considered to get the sizes even. Either a larger implant or a reduction on the left. I think those can be done at the same time. Yes, another revision may be needed, but that is automatic if...
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Breast revision
It's hard to tell from the photos but it really doesn't look like the problem is with the implants as much as it is with the dramatic tissue asymmetry you possess. A bliateral full lift will make you much more even and the larger breast needs to be reduced down to match the smaller one.
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Uneven Results after Capsulectomy 5 Weeks Ago
It is hard for a patient to provide all of the necessary information in a forum like this, and an exam is not possible. I think that at 5 weeks waiting until at least 3 months postop would be prudent to determine implant position. If any implant pocket alteration needs to be done, it can be done with the breast lift at that time. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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