Why is one implant bigger than the other? Why if the same 397cc was placed in both? (photos)

Question

Im 3 months and 7 days post op. 2 wks after surgery I heard a pop sound when massaging my right breast. I did tell my Doc even went in but I was told everything's ok and he knows better than me so I left it at that. I keep thinking it's gonna settle and they'll look the same. I've been cleared and wondering if I should make another appt to see him or it's too early to tell and maybe wait it out another month?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photographs. I would recommend seeing your physician again and trying to demonstrate your concerns.  It looks as if you have a very nice result, and certainly your one pic shows both breasts to be very similar to one another, while the darker photo shows some differences.  Lighting can certainly play a large role in photographs, so an exam will be helpful to determine what, if any, differences exist.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures.  Based on the photos, you have a nice result.  The asymmetry that is visible in the pre-op photo is the reason behind one looking bigger than the other in the post-op photo.  Any further concerns should be addressed with your plastic surgeon.All the best,Dr. JSB

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Normal breast asymmetry contributes to the issue at hand.  Your breast are different for this reason. Good luck.

Vincent P. Marin, MD, FACS · Answer

From your photographs, there is a small degree of asymmetry that is noticeable in your after pictures. However, this appears to be consistent with your preoperative appearance. In some patients, it is necessary to use different sized implants, However, and other patients this only makes the asymmetry worse. Be patient has your photographs appear to be well within normal limits.Continue to follow up with your surgeon to ensure that you progress as planned. 
Best of luck,
Vincent Marin, MDSan Diego Plastic Surgeon

Sanjiv Kayastha, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If you scrutinize your preop photo you can see that there are some mild asymmetries before your augmentation. This is why you have a very slight difference after your augmentation. Your postop photos show that you have a very nice result. In the final photo it is very hard to appreciate any difference. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Good luck.

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