Hi, it’s been exactly 12 months since I had my breast augmentation, 455cc under the muscle- the left side I love, it’s dropped and fluffed beautifully. But the right side feels tighter, appears more high riding still. There’s more distortion to it when I flex the muscle, i can feel it a lot more whereas the left one feels like it’s always been there. The right side also looks and feels more towards the side. I spoke to my surgeon once he said it’s fine but I’m not fully convinced
Answer: One Year After Breast Augmentation: Is Asymmetry Still Normal? Thank you for sharing your experience. What you’re describing—differences in drop, tightness, and sensation between the two sides—is something that can occasionally happen even a year after surgery. Breast tissue, muscle tension, and implant pocket formation may progress at slightly different rates, especially when under-the-muscle placement is involved.
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Answer: One Year After Breast Augmentation: Is Asymmetry Still Normal? Thank you for sharing your experience. What you’re describing—differences in drop, tightness, and sensation between the two sides—is something that can occasionally happen even a year after surgery. Breast tissue, muscle tension, and implant pocket formation may progress at slightly different rates, especially when under-the-muscle placement is involved.
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May 12, 2025
Answer: Implant problem Either your implant did not settle like the left side, or you have developed a very early contracture . . . I would favor first given it has been there from the beginning. Nonetheless, revision can help the implant properly settle into the pocket. Thank you for sharing.
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May 12, 2025
Answer: Implant problem Either your implant did not settle like the left side, or you have developed a very early contracture . . . I would favor first given it has been there from the beginning. Nonetheless, revision can help the implant properly settle into the pocket. Thank you for sharing.
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April 7, 2025
Answer: Might need to revise right side Based off your photos only (without before photos or a physical exam) - the asymmetry is always normal, and without before photos to really analyze your right side versus left side - difficult to say if this is maybe some capsular thickening on the right or maybe the pocket needs a little more medial work (muscle release). The gap in between the breast is your native anatomy - so that part will be difficult to change, but speak to your surgeon about doing some revision work for the right side - potentially can be a mixture of releasing more pec muscle and medializing the pocket more and/or some capsule work needed. (And fat grafting to the inner part of your breast to perhaps give you a little more cleavage and more symmetry.
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April 7, 2025
Answer: Might need to revise right side Based off your photos only (without before photos or a physical exam) - the asymmetry is always normal, and without before photos to really analyze your right side versus left side - difficult to say if this is maybe some capsular thickening on the right or maybe the pocket needs a little more medial work (muscle release). The gap in between the breast is your native anatomy - so that part will be difficult to change, but speak to your surgeon about doing some revision work for the right side - potentially can be a mixture of releasing more pec muscle and medializing the pocket more and/or some capsule work needed. (And fat grafting to the inner part of your breast to perhaps give you a little more cleavage and more symmetry.
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March 6, 2025
Answer: An in person evaluation is needed to answer I recommend an in person evaluation with a plastic surgeon for the answer.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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March 6, 2025
Answer: An in person evaluation is needed to answer I recommend an in person evaluation with a plastic surgeon for the answer.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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February 19, 2025
Answer: Capsular contracture vs lateral displacement Thank you for your question and pictures. Based on your history and your photos, it does appear that you have developed capsular contracture to the right breast. Capsular contracture typically occurs within the first 2 years after surgery. A physical exam would be best to determine if you truly do have cap con. Treatment would be surgical and include at least a capsulotomy (release of the capsule) or partial capsulectomy (removal of a portion of the capsule) along with an implant exchange. Please visit with your surgeon and discuss your concerns.
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February 19, 2025
Answer: Capsular contracture vs lateral displacement Thank you for your question and pictures. Based on your history and your photos, it does appear that you have developed capsular contracture to the right breast. Capsular contracture typically occurs within the first 2 years after surgery. A physical exam would be best to determine if you truly do have cap con. Treatment would be surgical and include at least a capsulotomy (release of the capsule) or partial capsulectomy (removal of a portion of the capsule) along with an implant exchange. Please visit with your surgeon and discuss your concerns.
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