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Asymmetrical Breast Implants

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Updated 25 Aug 2011
Posted 10 Sep 2009
Not Sure
Spent: $4,750 in Arizona, AZ

The main reason I got implants was to correct the asymmetry of my breasts. I felt like they were very uneven and it made me self conscious.

I am now 3 weeks post-op and my breasts still do not look even to me, just bigger. During my 1 week post-op appt, my doctor was surprised that I wasn't pleased and said they look pretty even. I would like someone else's opinion.



Updated on Feb 4, 2010:

Do my breasts look even or do I need to get my breast augmentation corrected?



Updated on 23 Aug 2011:
I haven't been on my page in forever so I just wanted to give a quick update/re-cap. In Aug. 2009, I had my initial breast augmentation with 300 cc in the right breast and 225 in the left breast. When I woke up from surgery, I could immediately tell that my breasts were still uneven and I told this to the nurse. Everyone brushed off my comment because I was just waking up. When I returned for my post-op appts, Dr. Taki seemed completely surprised that I thought my breasts were still uneven. I wish I had videotaped the surgery because I truly think he put the same cc's in both implants. My breasts looked just as uneven as before, only larger. In Dec. 2009, I returned to Dr. Taki to correct my right breast implant, which now has 380 cc's. It's now Aug. 2011 and I feel like my breasts are the same size but they aren't even. My right breast is slightly higher and more firm on top. With a push-up bra (34D), my breasts look nice. Without a bra, they look uneven because of the higher implant. Dr. Taki NEVER discussed the possibility of multiple surgeries and charged me for the 2nd surgery to correct his 80 cc mistake. I do not trust him and would not recommend him to anyone.

Updated on 25 Aug 2011:
I forgot to mention that Dr. Taki took BEFORE photos of my breasts but never bothered taking AFTER photos....I wonder why.... I guess patients with poor results don't make it in the photo album he shows prospective patients.

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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager - 4,028 posts) 11 Sep 2009

In my opinion, the left one (your left, my right) looks bigger both pre- and post-op. But, since it's only been 3 weeks, swelling could be the reason they seem uneven. Here are two related Q&As about post-augmentation swelling that might help (both were also 3 weeks post-op when they asked their questions):

Uneven breasts from breast augmentation edema?

Fixing uneven breasts after breast augmentation?

Best of luck with your recovery!

Ann Kennedy (22 posts) 11 Sep 2009
I think that your left breast is still larger, but I agree with the previous comment that if it is only three weeks post op, I would wait another month or so to see what's going to happen with the swelling. I think your breasts look pretty large right now for your frame, but I assume that they are still swollen as well. Good luck! I hope you end up happy with the results.
new me now (7 posts) 11 Sep 2009
I think you look great; I agree with the previous comments.
Nature Lover (1 post) 15 Sep 2009
Yes if you look REALLY, REALLY closely the left is slightly different. I agree with several other recent comments - you look great.
morena (46 posts) 12 Sep 2009
did your doctor put the same amount of CCs in both breasts? if so, they final result will probably be close to what you see now. i cant stand when i hear about doctors who clearly see that breasts are uneven, yet they dont balance them with different bags. its like they dont care, they just wana make their money...
SilverLily25 (5 posts) 12 Sep 2009
According to my implant card, I received 300 cc in the Rt & 225 in the Lt. These are the size implants I tried on because they seemed to even out my breasts. I am just concerned because my doctor thinks they look even. He didn't even say they may seem uneven due to swelling or anything. My one month post-op is 9/17 so I wanted as many opinions as possible. I want to be sure they look like different sizes and it's not just in my head. Thanks everyone!
james (145 posts) 12 Sep 2009
dr. should have compensated for baseline unevenness with less CC in one AND more cc in the other.
Genesis28 (2 posts) 12 Sep 2009
The left breast looks a little larger. I have the same problem. My right breast is slight larger then the left. It has been over three months since I had my surgery.
SilverLily25 (5 posts) 14 Sep 2009
Now that I am 1 month post-op, are they noticeably uneven??
everymansdream (42 posts) 12 Oct 2009
I am realizing that many of us have the asymetry problem you speak of. Mine are just like yours and I had memory gel in May 09, ask your Dr. what he is going to do because your size is not swelling at this point...it is how they will be!! mine is like 30cc smaller on my right..they dont grow or shrink after a certain point..I agree with the other lady that stated "why dont Dr's just add more volume or suggest two different sizes...UGH more money and pain now, cause I am personally not happy either! I would like to hear how he solves your situation, my next consult is in Nov. and I am so dissapointed with my uneveness I will get anothe procedure...but not looking forward to it
Wayne I. Yamahata, MD (52 posts) 18 Sep 2009
Asymmetry of breasts is a common condition. As plastic surgeons we are aware of this and generally attempt to improve the symmetry whenever possible. Unfortunately, sometimes this is not always practical. Sometimes the degree of asymmetry is such that to correct this requires more than just placing a larger implant on the smaller side or subtle adjustments in implant position. Was this discussed with your surgeon prior to surgery? Your surgeon may have felt that the extra surgery required to achieve symmetry was not in your best interests. I also agree with the prior comments that at this point the breasts are undergoing normal postsurgical changes and it would be premature and difficult to intervene at this early date.
bubbleberry (11 posts) 29 Sep 2009
strange, they just look bigger.
Hen (2 posts) 30 Sep 2009
do you mind me asking who your doctor was, you can e-mail me thank you
jennacatt (38 posts) 30 Sep 2009
Your left does look considerably larger. Didn't your doctor use different size implants to make up for the difference?
qfa001 (7 posts) 4 Oct 2009
Yes I would agree with the other comments your left breast is considerably larger and your surgeon should have used different size implants in each breast I would not be happy with that result ans I think your surgeon should correct this.
sync master740n (1 post) 9 Oct 2009
ur breast looking lovely... can u tell me howmuch pain u feel after surgery.. nd plz tell howmuch u feel better now? u looking really sexy
tibberjam (16 posts) 11 Nov 2009
Mine are very simular to yours. My left breast was smaller and still is. I had my precedure on the 29th of sept. and it's now nov. 11th. Take a look at mine and ours look almost identical to how they turned out. My dr. did not discuss the amssemetry to me prier to surgery and that pisses me off. I didn't even meet her until the day of. To me that wasn't done right. Other than the one being smaller than the other. They are even as far as side by side. I have noticed on yours and mine. The one larger is the heavier one so it's going to droop a little more. IF I new how to have mine fixed without coming out of money I would. I paid 5600 and I have gel implants and their above the muscle. I can feel my implant in the larger boob and can see the outline of it in the center of my breasts. I am not done with the dr. yet?
NotSure74 (2 posts) 24 Feb 2010
yes one is larger than other but this is normal in a "natural" breast too- but shape looks nice can i ask: what cc did you put in what cup size please and your hgt n weight- thinking about getting mine done
Sara4897 (1 post) 2 Nov 2010

I hate to say it Hun but that Dr. I'd say is wrong! Your left is bigger. It is not suttle. Would not recommend him to anyone.

Las Vegas528 (15 posts) 24 Jan 2011
what??? dont nit pick at yourself! they look nice!!! think of em like sisters not twins anyway! all women have sister boobs implants or not...smile, you look good
lladyluck (1 post) 8 Feb 2011
what do they look like now. Have you noticed any changes in the size of the larger one?
mir80mar (4 posts) 4 Apr 2011
I went to Dr Geoffrey Leber and mine are the same. Its not as noticeable as yours, however, I went in for a 2nd surgery and my doctor talked me out of a larger implant in the smaller one.(Ive given him almost $9k and they still look terrible. He talked me into High Profile which are HORRID. I am very upset. Im sorry. I know how you are feeling. I cant even find a bra to wear. I wear nursing bras. Every other bra makes them more noticeable.

I high recommend going to Dr Shaw or Borsand. I went to www.bevhillsdoc.com and I am NOT happy.
mir80mar (4 posts) 2 Jun 2011
I retract my previous review. I was out of line and I wrote this review when I was upset. Dr Leber has since worked with me on correcting my issue (the issue is with my body, not his work)

He is a fabulous Doctor. He cares about YOU personally. His work is OUTSTANDING. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Leber and I apologize for making this review without allowing time for my 2nd surgery to settle.

I am 100% satisfied with Dr Leber.
Scottsdale7542 (2 posts) 11 Apr 2011
In response to the comment above me...Dr Leber is a highly skilled board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Dr Borsand however is not a board certified plastic surgeon. I am a previous patient of Dr. Leber's and my exprience was quite the opposite. To any one who reads her post I would advise to look through his website. That is what made Dr. Leber stand out for me to begin with. I am sorry that you had a bad experience, but from what I know of Dr. Leber if you addressed your concerns with him I'm sure he would be willing to work with you and even go out of his way to make sure that you are happy.
Natalie in Chicago (2 posts) 13 Apr 2011
I have the same problem you do. I been to 3 consultations. Each surgeon has told me the larger breast would need a mini lift to make them even. Maybe your surgeon didnt want extra scarring since your breasts dont look bad at all. My case is worse. You can still get the mini lift they are not that expensive (compared to implants) I think you like fine though.

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