Why is my breast on the left dropping faster then the right? (Photo)

Thank you for your question; it is a good one and a common issue with breast augmentation surgery.

I will commonly see one breast implant “drop” faster than the other, and as we follow patients after surgery, we generally see this self-correct a good amount as the tissues relax and accommodate the the implant filling into the lower pole of the breast.

We have all of our patients see our massage therapist after surgery to help mobilize the tissues and get them to soften, and often we will use an elastic band that places pressure on a high-riding implant. Fortunately, there is generally a great deal of ability to get mobility of the implant downward and achieve an optimal implant position.

As to your specific case, it is difficult to tell from the photo you submitted alone, and I don’t want to speculate at this very early date of just 2 weeks out from surgery. Your surgeon has the advantage of knowing your, your tissues, your surgery and can see you in real-life and is the best person to give you feedback as to what you can expect. I highly suggest you engage you surgeon’s input.

Hope this helps.

Nick Slenkovich, MD FACSDenver Plastic Surgeon

Thank you for your question.  You are currently around 2 weeks post-op and there will be some asymmetry with your breast.  One breast might have more swelling than the other or this asymmetry may have been present pre-operatively and now with implants you are noticing this.  I would follow up with the surgeon who performed your breast augmentation to confirm there is not an implant deflation, etc. going on. 

Don't worry, it's not unusual for this to happen.  Many patients experience this throughout the healing process.  Everyone heals differently and one side of our body may heal quicker than the other side as well.  Go over your concerns with your surgeon and you may find that more work was done to one breast than the other or a larger implant may have been placed in one than the other which can all cause one side to heal slower than the other.  Perhaps ask about a breast band or if your surgeon thinks that massaging will speed things along.  Congratulations on your procedure! ac