I got implants 375 cc in left breast and 400 cc in right breast silicone under the muscle 6 mos ago. I have complained to my plastic surgeon that I feel they look very lopsided and the left looks more natural while they right doesn't. He wants to wait another 6 mos as he believes they will take care of themselves. I cry about them. I hate them. Is there anything I am do to encourage the right one to move down and look more natural. Any suggestions on how to handle this would be appreciated.
March 3, 2013
Answer: Breast asymmetry before vs after breast augmentation
Hello,
Thank you for the question and photos. It appears that you had some type of breast asymmetry before surgery as different size implants were selected. The different implants are different in overall volume but also in width and projection. From your post op photos I notice that your right breast is less full laterally (on the side) as well as at the bottom, and more full at the top. At 6 months, if you are not seeing any more changes you should proceed with revision. You will likely need pocket revision and may also need implant replacement. There is a chance that you may also need a purse string areolaplasty if your areola positions are still asymmetric.
All the best,
Dr Remus Repta
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March 3, 2013
Answer: Breast asymmetry before vs after breast augmentation
Hello,
Thank you for the question and photos. It appears that you had some type of breast asymmetry before surgery as different size implants were selected. The different implants are different in overall volume but also in width and projection. From your post op photos I notice that your right breast is less full laterally (on the side) as well as at the bottom, and more full at the top. At 6 months, if you are not seeing any more changes you should proceed with revision. You will likely need pocket revision and may also need implant replacement. There is a chance that you may also need a purse string areolaplasty if your areola positions are still asymmetric.
All the best,
Dr Remus Repta
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March 1, 2013
Answer: What to Do For My Lopsided Breast Implants?
It would be really helpful to see some preop photos, and side views of the postops.
Based upon the single photo, the implants look very even in terms of size and position. What does look different is the nipple/areolar position. SInce you have received different sized implants, you probably had size difference before surgery, and likely also difference in areolar position.
A decision for surgery would be based upon more than just a photo, but I think a breast lift to make the nipples and areolas more even would be helpful. I don't see much reason for delay beyond this point unless there has been improvement over the past three months.
All the best
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March 1, 2013
Answer: What to Do For My Lopsided Breast Implants?
It would be really helpful to see some preop photos, and side views of the postops.
Based upon the single photo, the implants look very even in terms of size and position. What does look different is the nipple/areolar position. SInce you have received different sized implants, you probably had size difference before surgery, and likely also difference in areolar position.
A decision for surgery would be based upon more than just a photo, but I think a breast lift to make the nipples and areolas more even would be helpful. I don't see much reason for delay beyond this point unless there has been improvement over the past three months.
All the best
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