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14 months out! Probably final review :)

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I am 19 years old. I have asymmetrical breasts by...

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Sleepless in Turquoise
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I am 19 years old. I have asymmetrical breasts by a full cup size. One breast is a full A, the other is a full B. My breasts have been uneven since I began to develop as a 13 year old.


My asymmetry makes me really self-conscious with guys to the point of interfering with my relationships. Bras never, ever fit. Bikinis are a nightmare as I have to try to conceal my lopsidedness. When I wear low cut tops, my cleavage is uneven. I can only wear padded bras because when I wear molded I look lopsided. I cannot go braless even though my boobs are perky because it looks off!


So, after several months of research, I've decided to get a breast augmentation to improve symmetry. Initially, I considered doing an implant on one side only, but after thorough research I decided that while that might match my breasts for now, down the road they would become asymmetrical again as one began to sag. Also, I didn't want the difference in feel.


I consulted with 4 or 5 doctors. I finally found a doctor who said he could do silicone implants because my asymmetry qualifies my surgery as "corrective" rather than cosmetic. I prefer to use silicone because it gives a more natural appearance and feel overall. I am thin and want to avoid rippling and palpability of an implant, which is more common with saline.
I really want a natural look--I want people to not notice I had surgery, if possible. I would not be considering breast surgery if not for my asymmetry, so "big" is not the goal here. I told my doctor I would be okay with being a full C or small D (so a cup size increase over my larger breast), but no larger as I have a small frame despite being almost 5"6. I am 120 lbs.


My biggest concerns are that because the doc will be using different cc amounts, my cleavage will still be uneven as I'll have more upper pole fullness on one side. Not sure if this concern is warranted, I will need to discuss further with my doctor. But I guess no one is perfectly symmetrical. Also, I worry that because silicone isn't adjustable, I will still have noticeable asymmetry. But silicone implants come in 25 cc increments so I guess even if the difference still ends up as 25 cc or fewer, that's not going to be super noticeable unless I am looking for it. Another concern: implants come in different widths, so I don't want one side to look a lot wider. I will talk to my doc about all of this and post an update later. He is away right now.
The doctor plans to do an aerolar incision. One of my aerolas is bigger than the other. He said he could correct this but there would be a scar all the way around. I'm not sure yet if its worth it to have them perfectly even but scarred more. I feel like it is only notable that the aerolas are uneven because the breast size difference enhances it.


I am a perfectionist and a worrier by nature so of course I am certain to have lots of questions for my doc. But I'm also very excited. You don't know until you've lived with asymmetry how frustrating and humiliating it can be. No amount of people telling me guys don't care, or it's not noticeable, or I'm being silly and it's no big deal has ever made me feel better! I want normal, mostly symmetrical boobs and I want to fit into a bra like a normal woman! I like my boobs individually, but together they just do not match.
So, here begins my journey. I am planning to get surgery in December when I am home for the holidays from university. If I could I would do it now! So anxious to get it over with....less time for me to over-analyze and worry! :)

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Please PM me for doctor's name. My doctor was highly rated on Real Self and on other online reviews. I liked how natural a lot of his before/afters looked. He did a fantastic job. My breasts are completely symmetrical, pain was minimal, my breasts look natural already, and the doctor was very kind and compassionate throughout the process, as was his staff. My one complaint is that he went a bit bigger than I asked, but I have become happier with the size as time goes by. I would recommend this doctor to any friend or family member.

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September 28, 2012
Good luck with everything! It sounds like you are very clear of what you want. I would add to make sure you pick the surgeon because you trust them and feel they are the most qualified. I'm still searching, I hope my next consult is with the ONE!
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September 28, 2012
Hi, yes, don't worry, he's a great surgeon/I was admiring his before-afters and wanted to go with him before I even found out he'd do silicone. That was just a nice bonus :) Good luck with your next consult!!
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October 1, 2012

Thank you so much for starting your story and sharing your photos. I have a REALLY similar asymmetry issue (though it did not really get noticeable until after nursing my kids), so I can relate. I just live with it by stuffing one side of my bra, but not having to would be liberating. Please keep us posted! When is your surgery scheduled for?

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October 2, 2012
Hi Angie, Thanks for your comment. I am working on scheduling right now. It will mostly likely be the end of December but I still need to figure out my final exam schedule-- I will certainly update when I know for sure! :)
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October 2, 2012
Hi anonymous, have you ever thought of just doing a fat transfer? Just try to match the fuller breast. I'm not sure that you have any fat to transfer, but I would look into that if I started out looking like you. I think you look great, I do see the difference in size. Look into a Fat transfer, and you'll be super perfect & all natural! No Foreign Bodies to deal with.
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October 2, 2012
Hi diamondgirltx, Thanks for your comment. Yes, I actually came very very close to scheduling fat transfer surgery. However, the more research I did, the less confident I was about it. It seems reabsorption is common, if not in the first month, in the first year--up to 80% can go away. What is left can be lumpy and interfere with mammograms. The whole thing is super expensive, too. For less money I can do silicone, have a much more reliable and predictable result, and maybe in 20 years fat transfer will be more studied and I can have my implants removed. For now, though, it seems like my best bet. :)
January 24, 2015
Well-documented, fantastic transformation of your breasts. How are they now a year later?
2 months pre

I spoke to my surgeon, and asked some more...

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I spoke to my surgeon, and asked some more questions. Here's what he told me:
He told me to avoid dental work post-op for 6 months and a few other interesting things. He said he does not insist on post-op massage but will teach massage techniques for those that want to do it. He doesn't think it's 100% necessary. He told me I am good to travel a week post-op as long as I have someone to carry my suitcases!! He said his rule for bras post-op is no underwire for 6 weeks. He said he needs to examine me in person but I may need 2 different implant profiles (i.e. one high profile one moderate plus or something like that). I asked him if I might have a big gap between my breasts and he said I did not naturally have a very large gap so I should be okay. He said to push gently on my breasts and see where they begin to see how big the gap will be.
Also, I asked about the rounded fake look some women end up with. He said this was due to using too large of an implant. He doesn't like to do that and agreed with me that it was an unflattering look.
I am officially scheduling surgery tomorrow, for mid or late December. Fun Christmas I'll have...lol.

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October 2, 2012
hey florida~ I too had a bit of asymmetry prior to my BA. My PS initially wanted to give me different size implants, but decided to put the same cc's in both sides. At almost 10 months post op they look full and pretty now! I can see how you would be concerned about going with different sizes. It's very important you talk with the doctor and request to see photos of his work with patients with cases similar to yours!  your breasts have a lovely shape- just make sure your doctor is board certified and reputable and the results will look wonderful!!! Good Luck:-)
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October 2, 2012
Hi Kooberry, Wow, you are right, you look so nice after surgery. I did talk to my PS today and he said it shouldn't be an issue. He specializes in breast augmentation so I do trust his opinion. Getting excited now. Thanks for your comment! All the best to you.
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October 2, 2012
And yes, he is board certified! :)
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October 4, 2012
I'm getting surgery for assymetry at the end of the month! It's so exciting to think of how wonderful it will be to take my shirt off and not be embarrassed and appalled. Good luck!!
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October 4, 2012
Yay! Congrats. I totally know what you mean. Good luck to you too, let me know how it goes :)
2 months pre

My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 27th at 7:30 am....

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My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 27th at 7:30 am. Pre-op is Dec. 21. I bought a sports bra from Lulu lemon today; doctor says they'll give me a bra for immediately after surgery. I've been doing a lot of research on sizes and profiles...I think my best bet is moderate profile, around 250 ccs (but obviously they're uneven, so one boob may have 300 and one have 200 or something crazy, and I may need 2 diff. profiles). I really don't want a ton of upper pole fullness because to me that looks very unnatural. So if my doctor must use two different profiles I hope he can do mod and mod plus. Also nervous about the fact that one nipple is higher than the other...can't remember if my doctor said he could fix that, or if it was going to be really noticeable after surgery (I don't think it is super noticeable right now).

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October 30, 2012
Glad you set a date! Can't wait to see the outcome! I think you look great now but you'll look even better as a new more confident you! Im very asymmetrical and am getting 400ccs in the small side and probably 250ccs in the larger side after he removes 100ccs of breast tissue. Im also having a lift bc of the sagginess of my current breasts so my nipples will be moved. We are going with the high profile for both sides and I think it will look great. Don't give up on high profile they can end up looking very natural with a teardrop shape and not a huge round upper pole fullness. keep us updated!
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October 30, 2012
Thanks! I'm so excited to see your results.
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November 1, 2012
You are scheduled a week before me. Look forward to reading and sharing some updates.
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November 1, 2012
How exciting. Will enjoy reading about your journey!
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November 5, 2012
Hi Sleepless, I think you are approaching this very logically. The one thing I would ask your PS is does he use sizers in the operating room to get the right profile and cc's in order to correct for the asymmetry? IMO, I wouldn't worry about moving the aerola to match the other. We rarely have perfectly matching boobs ... like eyes ... one is always higher.
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November 5, 2012
Hi westwind, thank you. I have been researching like crazy but I know ultimately my PS is the expert! :) He does indeed use disposable sizers while operating. He says he'll make a guess as to the size difference and then have several sizes and profiles ready to try out. So I feel relieved knowing he'll be able to judge pretty accurately which cc amount/profile to use in each breast. I think you are right about the aerolae...being a perfectionist is certainly counterproductive in this process. I need to calm my nerves! haha.