Do I need a revision on my left breast?

Question

I know my boobs are sister and not twins. However I received a ba with lift 345 cc silicon under the muscle 7days ago. I was asymmetrical before the on my right boob. My right is settling down great after the po but not my left as much. Rt breast a bit saggy and not full. My right breast is soft and my left is firm. I have no fever, hot or tenderness on my boobs. Will my right breast settle down or need a revision with a slightly lift? L Or implant not placed properly?

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and the photo. Congratulations on your surgery. Judging by the steristrip pattern, it looks like each side was treated differently. Without seeing a preop photo, it's hard to appreciate how much initial asymmetry was being corrected. Regardless though, it is very early and things will evolve for another couple of months. Based on what I see, I think you will have a nice result. Best of Luck!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. At a week out from surgery your current results look appropriate as your tissue swelling is artificially maintaining your implants in an elevated position.  Given further time your results will mature, rounding out the lower portion of your breasts and giving you a more natural appearance.  Remember that this may take up to 6 months, in the meantime hang in there!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your recent surgery. It's too early to tell anything about whether a revision surgery is necessary. Early asymmetry with breast lift and implants is common and tends to get better with time. It actually takes 1 full year to achieve the final results so you should follow up with your plastic surgeon until then.Thank you,

Robert D. Wilcox, MD · Answer

Dear Kindlyxoxo,

You are much too early to make any determination regarding revision short of a frank disaster. Your breast swelling and position look appropriate at this time. If you feel one implant is higher or lower than the other early on, this can be influenced by the application of a compressive band. I recommend that you wait at least three months before being concerned.

I hope this has been helpful.

Robert D. Wilcox, MD

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are in very early phase of healing and it is common both implants doesn't descent the same way. It is too early to talk about revision. I recommend you wait 4 months and follow instructions from your PS and re evaluate.

Do I need a revision on my left breast?

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