My right breast is higher and seems stuck under the muscle. It is not as full and circle like as the left one (Photo)

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Should I get a revision? What are the risk? My doctor says it has too much scar tissue but the shape bothers me

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

I would need more details to fully evaluate you, such as how far out from surgery you are.   I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lil_kt,based on your photo, it doesn't look like you have a severe asymmetry. But it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Yuly Gorodisky, DO, FACOS · Answer

Your breasts look slightly asymmetrical in the photo.  However the difference seems minimal and as you may know most women have a slight asymmetry of their breasts naturally. It is hard to say what the cause is from looking at the photo.   You need to be examined and your history reviewed to see what your breasts looked like before surgery, to determine if a revision or implant exchange is warranted.

Tim Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Judging from your single photo, I'd say you have a good overall result. How long has it been since surgery?Sometimes patients have mild preexisting asymmetry that becomes a bit more obvious when the breasts are enlarged. Additionally, implants may settle differently on each side in the first several weeks to months. If there is noticeable volume discrepancy between the sides, it's possible the implant capsule is slightly differently shaped on each side or you have a little different native volume in each breast.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

I ask because your results do appear good, and yes, I appreciate your concerns.  If you must have them rounder, you can have more surgery at risk of ending up lower on that side or fat grafting to fill out the depressed portions.  If you open up your pocket to release scar tissue, you are accepting of all of the risks of a new procedure.  If you are within 6 months from your augment, give it time to see if any further settling will improve your contours.  My patients are asked to focus on how level the upper poles are since that is what the world sees and yours appear pretty level.

My right breast is higher and seems stuck under the muscle. It is not as full and circle like as the left one (Photo)

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My right breast is higher and seems stuck under the muscle. It is not as full and circle like as the left one (Photo)

Answers (8)

Answer: Implants may be settling differently on one side vs the other

Answer: Implants may be settling differently on one side vs the other

Answer: Are you seeking perfection?

Answer: Are you seeking perfection?

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