Breast Implants: Q&A
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I recently had silicone breast implants about 7 weeks ago. I have the left breast which is fuller more side cleavage and the nipple is higher than on the right side its not as full and the nipple is much lower.
The right breast had problem closing the incision which was in the nipple. Will it even out? I also have rippling underneath the right breast but only when I bend forward. Thanks!
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bmoral85
in germantown, md usa
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Many causes of asymmetry after breast augmentation
Post-operative asymmetry is dependent on many things, most importantly, the presence and nature of asymmetry pre-op. It is most common and natural to have some asymmetry of the breasts, and this can be related to size, dimension, chest wall (i.e.ribs and muscle), degree and location of laxity or sagging, position of nipple relative to breast and relative to your chest, presence of scoliosis, etc.
It is also very common for breast implants to sit asymmetrically once implanted by the very...
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Asymmetry may have existed before augmentation
Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. It is almost certain that the asymmetry existed prior to surgery, only on a smaller and less visible scale and should be visible on your pre op photos. In a real sense, what you BRING into the o.r. is what you GET BACK--only larger.
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Will my Asymmetric Breasts from Breast Implants Even out Eventually?
First, almost all breasts are asymmetric. Secondly, augmented breasts will still show the preop asymmetry with implants. Thirdly, after surgery you must give ample time for breasts to drop and settle in their pockets.
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Breast Asymmetry: Before and After Augmentation
While it is impossible to know with certainty without seeing your pre-op photos, you may have had some asymmetries prior to the surgery. Breast augmentation surgery can actually accentuate nipple asymmetry. As for the rippling, this may be due to underfilling of a saline implant that had a base diameter that was wider than it should have been. However, this is rare with silicone implants and what you might be experiencing is a “double bubble” sign which can occur following...
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Improving breast asymmetry after breast augmentation
Your breasts seem to have significant edema postoperatively. This is normal and will resolve with time. Asymmetry of the nipples and areola, however, may be preexisting and may not be entirely corrected after surgery.
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Breast asymmetry: time and managment with implants for augmentation
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It often takes 6-9 months for breasts to settle. This can be especially true if interventions to correct pre-existing asymmetry.
If I have performed breast asymmetry operations, I will typically ask patients to wait at least 6-9 months before contemplating any revisionary procedures.
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Implant changes
It would be interesting to see your pre-op photos, but more than likely you have asymmetry. The implants will settle with time and you have to be a bit patient. This process can take several months. Also in terms of rippling in the lower pole, this is can happen when you do not have a lot of soft tissue coverage. Most implants can be palpated there because if they were placed in a submuscular pocket the muscle would have been detached at that spot. Definitely review your concerns with...
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Your implants will settle
Bmoral,
There are some asymmetries visible in your photo. First, I would return to your surgeon and ask to see your pre-surgery photos. Some of the asymmetries may have been pre-existent. That is not to say they are not correctable. Wait another 4 months for the tissues to relax and the implants to settle. You may be happy with your result at that time. Good luck!
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Don't rush into any revisions.
Bmoral85,
It is hard to comment on your results without seeing your before pictures as well. However, your right implant looks like it is riding higher than the left. The results in less volume filling the lower portion of the right breast, so when you lean forward, you are experiencing rippling. Also, the diameter of the implants used look like they are too wide for your body type. I agree that you may benefit from a moderate profile plus or high profile implant if you want the same...
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Wait, then some breast augmentation revision later
It is important to compare these pictures to the pre op pictures to be able to know what needs to be done next.
In general, I would recommend that you wait for few months until things settle down. Following that you will need some revision or accept a small asymmetry. It also looks like you went a little bigger then the diameter of your breast. I would study these pictures with your board certified plastic surgeon and comapre them to the pre op to be able to have a good plan. Hope that...
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