I got breast implants 12 yrs ago. I then gained about 60lbs. I am now losing weight Nd have lost 40lbs on my way to 70lbs that I want to lose. I am noticing that my right breast is significantly smaller than my left. I am right handed. Should I worry that I have a leak?
Answer: Breast asymmetry with 12 year old implants Two primary things to think about: 1) implant rupture (assuming they're saline), 2) native asymmetry made more noticeable with weight loss.The only way to tell is to see your surgeon to be evaluated for implant rupture. If the implant is OK, you might be able to have a breast lift with a small amount of tissue removed from the larger breast for symmetry.
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Answer: Breast asymmetry with 12 year old implants Two primary things to think about: 1) implant rupture (assuming they're saline), 2) native asymmetry made more noticeable with weight loss.The only way to tell is to see your surgeon to be evaluated for implant rupture. If the implant is OK, you might be able to have a breast lift with a small amount of tissue removed from the larger breast for symmetry.
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April 18, 2016
Answer: Should I be worried that I have a leak? Hi, KelicCongratulations on your weight loss and your commitment to get back to your previous weight.There are quite a few reasons why one breast may now appear smaller than the other. For example:It is very possible that one breast alway was smaller than the other. Your surgeon may have put in different sized implants to correct for existing asymmetry. Being 12 years, it would be easy to not remember (or you may not have been aware of) such details. Further, you may be losing more tissue on one side than the other, due to the weight loss. Or one implant may be settling into a lower position than the other, giving the appearance that it has gotten smaller, as the tissues loosen more on one side or there have been more scarring/contraction on one side.You could have had a slow leak (saline) that was not detected with breast enlargement associated with weight gain that is now visible as the breast tissue deflates with weight loss. It is also possible that one breast has been larger due to fluid around one implant, that also was noted with the larger breast during weight gain and is now noticeable with the weight loss.An experienced plastic surgeon will bel able to better assess the source of your asymmetry and what to do about it. Good luck!
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April 18, 2016
Answer: Should I be worried that I have a leak? Hi, KelicCongratulations on your weight loss and your commitment to get back to your previous weight.There are quite a few reasons why one breast may now appear smaller than the other. For example:It is very possible that one breast alway was smaller than the other. Your surgeon may have put in different sized implants to correct for existing asymmetry. Being 12 years, it would be easy to not remember (or you may not have been aware of) such details. Further, you may be losing more tissue on one side than the other, due to the weight loss. Or one implant may be settling into a lower position than the other, giving the appearance that it has gotten smaller, as the tissues loosen more on one side or there have been more scarring/contraction on one side.You could have had a slow leak (saline) that was not detected with breast enlargement associated with weight gain that is now visible as the breast tissue deflates with weight loss. It is also possible that one breast has been larger due to fluid around one implant, that also was noted with the larger breast during weight gain and is now noticeable with the weight loss.An experienced plastic surgeon will bel able to better assess the source of your asymmetry and what to do about it. Good luck!
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