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4 Weeks Post Op Concerned with Asymmetry And/or Possible CC? (photo)

I had breast enlargement 4 weeks ago. I am concerned about the asymmetry and/or possible CC of left breast as I have pain on that side on being touched.Having now scrutinised my preop pics I believe I can see asymmetry but this was not mentioned prior to my surgery or what might have been possible to correct it. Is the asymmetry likely to improve at all over time? How bad is it in your opinions? Very sad Do all CC require surgery?Thank you 300cc Eurosilicone implants Subglandular placement

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What do you think of my breasts?

You have a great result, and the asymmetry you see was present before surgery whether or not your surgeon mentioned it. Focus on getting clothing that will help make the most of your new body. Life is short, start enjoying some return on your investment.

Breast asymmetry

All breasts are somewhat asymmetric. It is still a bit early, and one breast looks a bit higher than the other but this again is a bit early. Keep a close eye on it with your surgeon and give it a few months. You may need a revision.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Breast Asymmetry/Encapsulation?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I think you have legitimate concerns about the brest asymmetry and possible encapsulation; it would be in your best interests to discuss these concerns directly with your plastic surgeon who (after physical examination) will be in the best position to make a diagnosis and advise you. You should have some peace of mind however that eventually your breast asymmetry can be improved upon. Best wishes. more

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Thank you for your pre and post operative photographs. As I view them, it appears that your left breast was higher than your right pre operatively. This is a very common situation. I am not sure why you have pain in the left breast. That, at times, is a sign of capsular contracture, but the biggest sign is a hard breast which you didn't mention. There is an increased chance of capsular contracture because your implant is above and not below the muscle. In... more

Breast augmentation asymmetry

Asymmetry after breast augmentation can sometimes be corrected without surgery. I instruct my patients on breast capsule massage and in my personal experience that can often correct subtle asymmetries. Speak with your doctor about other recommendations. you may require re-operation if it is truly an early capsular contracture which may have many different causes including: sub-clinical infection foreign body reaction (sterile talc or lint... more

Concerns about breast asymmetries and capsular contracture 4 weeks post breast augmentation

You did have preoperative asymmetry which persists postoperatively as expected. At four weeks, though, you are still too early to see the more "final" outcome. As regards capsular contracture, it is highly unlikely that you have this at this early stage. A physical examination by your plastic surgeon can better determine this.

Fixing breast asymmetry

I think what you are seeing is magnification of asymmetries present before surgery. In the before photo the right nipple is more centered over the breast tissue while the left is outside the center of the breast tissue. The breast creases are also different with the right breast hanging slightly lower. I do not think you will ever be able to get them exactly the same but you may be able to get them to be more similar by some minor revision surgery. The best person to do that is your current... more

Asymmetry at four weeks after augmentation

There is asymmetry in the skin envelope on your before picture, and this is reflected in your postoperative result. One breast is smaller and the fold and nipple asymmetric. I do think things may improve over several months as the implants and breast work in together. It is too early for capsular contracture, so be patient. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

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