My surgeon wants to place an implant in my smaller breast and simply lift my larger breast. I am worried that they are still going to look aysemetric due to one being real and one having an implant. (I know they won't be perfect but) Unfortunately because it will be through the VA hospital and they are covering the cost I get the surgeon that is assigned to me. Can anyone show me before and after pics that may be similar to my situation where a patient only had one implant?
Answer: I'm a veteran & I have been approved for a breast augmentation through that VA hospital. I have severe Breast asymmetry I appreciate your question.
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Answer: You are Right! Hello,Wait on your surgery. Your surgeon's idea of achieving a nice result is flawed. Simply lifting your larger breast and placing an implant in the other will never look the same. One will be filled solely with natural tissue and be relatively loose within it's skin envelope, the other will be filled mostly with an implant surrounded by a thin layer of natural tissue in a tight skin envelope.The key to achieving the best symmetry is to equalize breast tissue and skin between the two breasts first. This is achieved for you with a small lift on the smaller breast, and a major reduction and lift on the larger breast. At that point your breasts will be equal in breast tissue content and skin envelope area, which will allow you to get equal sized implants placed in both. This can be done in one surgery. You do have significant asymmetry, but you don't have to settle for a mediocre result. Best of luck!
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Answer: You are Right! Hello,Wait on your surgery. Your surgeon's idea of achieving a nice result is flawed. Simply lifting your larger breast and placing an implant in the other will never look the same. One will be filled solely with natural tissue and be relatively loose within it's skin envelope, the other will be filled mostly with an implant surrounded by a thin layer of natural tissue in a tight skin envelope.The key to achieving the best symmetry is to equalize breast tissue and skin between the two breasts first. This is achieved for you with a small lift on the smaller breast, and a major reduction and lift on the larger breast. At that point your breasts will be equal in breast tissue content and skin envelope area, which will allow you to get equal sized implants placed in both. This can be done in one surgery. You do have significant asymmetry, but you don't have to settle for a mediocre result. Best of luck!
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November 13, 2015
Answer: Breast Lift & Implant Your surgeon's recommended course of action is exactly what I would have suggested. And no, your symmetry won't be perfect. Frankly, no one's is. But I think you will be really happy with your results. Best of luck, Dr. Nazarian
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Answer: Breast Lift & Implant Your surgeon's recommended course of action is exactly what I would have suggested. And no, your symmetry won't be perfect. Frankly, no one's is. But I think you will be really happy with your results. Best of luck, Dr. Nazarian
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Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear SkySoldier92,Congratulations on getting your surgery approved! There are a few options that you could consider when correcting your asymmetry, and they all have pros and cons. I love it when I can first match your natural tissue size, and stress to patients that more than one surgery may be needed for the best result. I echo your concerns that an augmented breast on one side only will have a very different "personality" than a reduced or lifted breast. In your bra and clothes this a great option, but they will definitely look and feel different naked, and more so over time.You could also consider fat transfer to the smaller breast and then small reduction or mastopexy to your right larger breast. This can give you a more natural breast feel to the left side. The volumes are really tough to match the first time, and if your want a significant jump in size for the left side it will mean two stages. If you were my patient I would perform the fat transfer first to the left, and then at a second stage (perhaps 6 months later) plan a smaller second fat transfer and then the reduction or mastopexy on the right. This also has the added benefit of liposuction in an area that could use a little help a problem area that you don't particularly love.Doctors that staff the VA are also affiliated with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, so while breast surgery is not common at the VA your assigned surgeon may have plenty of experience elsewhere. They are a great bunch, and if this is out of your surgeons wheelhouse they can consult with their colleagues or I am happy share my experiences with your surgeon if they want to give me a call.Best of Luck,
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Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear SkySoldier92,Congratulations on getting your surgery approved! There are a few options that you could consider when correcting your asymmetry, and they all have pros and cons. I love it when I can first match your natural tissue size, and stress to patients that more than one surgery may be needed for the best result. I echo your concerns that an augmented breast on one side only will have a very different "personality" than a reduced or lifted breast. In your bra and clothes this a great option, but they will definitely look and feel different naked, and more so over time.You could also consider fat transfer to the smaller breast and then small reduction or mastopexy to your right larger breast. This can give you a more natural breast feel to the left side. The volumes are really tough to match the first time, and if your want a significant jump in size for the left side it will mean two stages. If you were my patient I would perform the fat transfer first to the left, and then at a second stage (perhaps 6 months later) plan a smaller second fat transfer and then the reduction or mastopexy on the right. This also has the added benefit of liposuction in an area that could use a little help a problem area that you don't particularly love.Doctors that staff the VA are also affiliated with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, so while breast surgery is not common at the VA your assigned surgeon may have plenty of experience elsewhere. They are a great bunch, and if this is out of your surgeons wheelhouse they can consult with their colleagues or I am happy share my experiences with your surgeon if they want to give me a call.Best of Luck,
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Answer: Symmetry While they will never be "twins" no matter what/how much surgery you have, you will have a significant noticeable improvement with this plan. Most patients with this degree of asymmetry would be quite satisfied after surgery. I hope you have a good experience and result!
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Answer: Symmetry While they will never be "twins" no matter what/how much surgery you have, you will have a significant noticeable improvement with this plan. Most patients with this degree of asymmetry would be quite satisfied after surgery. I hope you have a good experience and result!
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