I had a breast lift with augmentation and I am very concerned that they are still uneven. I was told to expect the implants (which are silicone gel) to drop at different rates, however the left breast has a very different shape, the implant seems higher and a bit harder- when I massage them it isn't as flexible as the right breast. It is funny because initially the right breast was much higher. Could the implant have moved? Is this a sign of capsular contracture? Is this correctable?
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January 22, 2012
Answer: Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation/Mastopexy?
The choice of lift depends on several factors including your desire to remain the same size or larger which would require implants and place you at greater risk for sagging in the future. A lollipop (vertical) lift would allow you to reduce the excess lower fullness as well as the size of the...
Understanding that some nipple/areola and/or breast asymmetry is to be expected after surgery, I would suggest that you allow for approximately 6 months to pass before evaluating the end results of your procedure.
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It appears from the photo provided, that you took this picture of yourself in a mirror. If that is the case, then yes it does appear that you have a minor degree of sagging of your right breast. This can happen after a mastopexy alone, but is more common in mastopexy-augmentation cases. This is...