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It depends the degree of scoliosis. The curvature in the spine often effects the shape and projection of the ribs behind the breasts. The ribs either directly (submuscular) or indirectly (subglandular) support the breast implant. So, if a person's ribs project more (stick out more) on one side than the other, the breast implant will also. Frequently, the implant magnifies the difference in rib projection, which can make even subtle differences more obvious after surgery. Severe scoliosis can raise safety concerns for surgery of any kind if lung development or function is effected by the shape of the spine or ribcage. Obtaining surgical clearance from subspecialists may be necessary depending on the severity of scoliosis.
Generally, there is no reason not to have breast augmentation. However, position and size of the breasts may be different, asymmetric, due scoliosis. Although this can be tolerated in small breast, this asymmetry may be more visible after augmentation. If so, you should discuss this aspect of breast surgery result with your surgeon before surgery. Good luck.
I recommend an in person evaluation with a plastic surgeon to be measured and discuss your goals. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
If you have scoliosis the breasts may be asymmetrical already and it could be a challenge to work with that asymmetry. Getting perfect symmetry is difficult if there is preexisting asymmetry
Dear lynndris,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Scoliosis often affects how straight you can stand which will affect how even your breasts look. Otherwise, it will have no affect on surgery since you will be laying down.
There is a big relation with scoliosis and breast asymmetry. Scoliosis cause breast asymmetry and this can't be treated with the breast implant procedure.
There are a few options to improve your asymmetry. You can lift the larger breast and use differently sized implants to get them more symmetrical. You can also reduce the larger breast and then place the same size implants in both breasts to give you the volume you want in both. I encourage...
I'm sorry to hear that you've lost all sensation to your breasts. While it is a risk of the surgery patients typically regain feeling during the first year. After thirteen years the change is likely permanent and there is not a reliable way to get it back.
After a breast augmentation you will need to allow your body to heal. Lifting restrictions are typically in place for the first six weeks. After that patients can generally resume normal activities including weight lifting. You will want to progress gradually as you return to your prior routines.