9 Weeks Post-op Breast Lift/augmentation, and Breasts Are Terribly Uneven? (photo)

9 weeks ago I had a lift/augmentation and my right breast has always been higher up and more deformed looking than the other. I thought by now things would have settled. I do not do the massage I was told to do - it hurts and I don't like to do it. Is that the reason? Do you have any suggestions? I will be back in Mexico for a tummy tuck in 3 weeks so I can see my doctor then, but in the meantime I am freaking out! Thanks in advance.

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by Katie6030 in Edmonton

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Breast Asymmetry Concerns?

It will be in your best interests to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon who, after direct examination, will be able to give you good advice. It is possible that revisionary breast surgery will be necessary to improve the symmetry of your breasts; this may be something that can be done during your tummy tuck operation. Best wishes.

Your surgeon will have to determine if the right needs lowering

Hello, Your photo shows the right breast higher than the left but we cannot determine the reason for this from your photo since we cannot see the lower half of your breasts. If you are having a tummy tuck in the near future your plastic surgeon can take that opportunity to revise your breast surgery as needed. It sounds like you will need to have your right breast pocket opened to allow the breast implant to sit a little lower. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

Uneven breasts post BA

Thank you for the question, First of all don't be worried, everything can be solved. I think the massage that you were adviced to do could help on the first 6 weeks after surgery. Although, that can't guerntee any improvement. Now, you are more than two months post op, so any nonsurgical intervention can help. Revision surgery for BA is relatively common, and still you need to be examined by the your surgeon, and most likely he or she will do it with your next operation... more

Uneven Results Of Breast Augmentation

Dear Katie, I am sorry that you are not happy with your results and that you are having trouble due to your surgery. With this photograph, it is not possible to provide you with an assessment. I believe that your best bet at this time is to share your concerns and inform your surgeon of the type of pain you have been enduring, especially when "massaging" your breasts. At this point, your surgeon is the only one who could provide you with the best... more

Uneven breasts

Sorry to hear about your issues. It is difficult to answer this question without seeing pre-op and post-op photos. Since you are goind to see your surgeon in a few weeks, it is best that you review things with him/her to decide whether surgical intervention is warranted.

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Uneven results after breast lift and augmentation in foreign country!

Katie, I find myself so angry that you have chosen to put yourself in this situation (live in Canada, have surgery in Mexico, and ask trained, experienced plastic surgeons in the US and Canada who are donating their time to answer questions online). And that's not all! Your photo does indeed show one implant higher than the other, but you are wearing an elastic sports bra that covers your breast scars, and completely invalidates any assessment of implant position inferiorly near... more

Medical tourism means you don't have access to your surgeon when needed

Sounds like your surgeon is in Mexico and you live in Canada? Perhaps it's lucky that you are scheduled to see him/her in 3 weeks again so that you can review your case with your surgeon. On the bright side, you're only 9 weeks after surgery so your body is still going through changes and there is still a chance that the two sides will equalize over time.