Everyone's body is asymmetrical, much more so than most of us recognize. The left breast for most women and men sits 1/2 inch higher than the right breast. Most people's left eyebrow sits higher than the right brow. Our heart is on the left side. We have three lung lobes on the right and two on the left. Our internal organs are completely asymmetrical. Additionally, most people's hips are asymmetrical.My guess is you would see a substantial amount of asymmetry in your preoperative pictures if you look carefully. Your procedure may or may not have been performed asymmetrically. It's too early to tell or to make an assessment. Patients often have asymmetry after liposuction. Final results typically take at least three months. Also, know that when plastic surgeons purposely treat underlying asymmetries, new asymmetries that are less natural are often created. Follow up with your plastic surgeon and have him or her address your concerns. In assessing asymmetry, look for how thick your subcutaneous fat layers are in each area as opposed to how you look in the pictures. That is a much more accurate assessment of how well the procedure was performed in regards to symmetry.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
