Breast implant displacement? One breast is off centered and I have uneven cleavage. Is it worth fixing? (Photo)

Question

My concern is the post op symmetry. My right breast seems to be 1cm farther from the center than the other one. I brought this to his attention and then he says i had severe assymetry (was not mentioned pre op thats why we used same size implants) & my right side had a capsular contraction so he could not move any further (not mentioned post op). Centerline drawn pre op was a little far right. I think that was th issue. Wht do you guys think? Do i have these issue? No previous surgeries.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Looking at your photos I’m glad you posted the preop because we have something to compare to. You have a very nice result and trying to get perfection can sometimes lead to bigger problems. Given the fact that you had capsular contracture, you look great after all that. I would advise to leave things alone. Otherwise you may be asking for more problems in the future.

Hope that helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Polite392952,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I think you should keep what you have and enjoy your new look. Your do have some asymmetries, as we all do. Most of your asymmetries are with your bone structure which cannot be changed.  One centimeter is very small and less than half an inch.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Polite,
It is difficult to believe that the entire Realself breast augmentation community doesn't know that breast augmentation results cannot be assessed before at least 6 months (with a few exceptions).  You need to be patient with the healing process and evaluate your results after 6 months with your surgeon and your before and 6 month after photos.  Good luck!

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

Your results are excellent.

Sometime when we invest a lot of emotional energy into something we don't like up front relatively small differences can really bother.

Try to accept there will always be some differences, and at the same time your results are wonderful.

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