It's been 8-9 months since my BA. From the first day of surgery my left breast was always bigger and lower. Can you please tell me how my doctor can fix my breasts unevenness? If he fixes the left breast by stitching it up to raise it, will that last? Will it reoccur again? I have been very unhappy and now worried that fixing the left one is no guarentee. So should I have him fix the left one or the right one to make then even? Which way is the right way to fix my problem? Please advise.
April 27, 2011
Answer: Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation
It is almost never possible to have complete and absolute symmetry after breast surgery, especially if you have asymmetry prior to surgery. Having said that, you can always have your breast infra-mammary fold raised with a revision breast augmentation surgery such as capsuloraphy. You need to know that this revision will not guarantee to completely correct this asymmetry since scarring during the healing period can affect surgical outcome.
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April 27, 2011
Answer: Breast Asymmetry after Breast Augmentation
It is almost never possible to have complete and absolute symmetry after breast surgery, especially if you have asymmetry prior to surgery. Having said that, you can always have your breast infra-mammary fold raised with a revision breast augmentation surgery such as capsuloraphy. You need to know that this revision will not guarantee to completely correct this asymmetry since scarring during the healing period can affect surgical outcome.
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April 27, 2011
Answer: Correcting breast asymmetry
The left breast fold appears lower than the right which also makes the distance from the fold to the nipple longer on that side. Corrective surgery to raise the left fold is possible through a number of techniques. Manipulating the current capsule about the implant and essentially placing the implant in a new space yields good results. There are also dermal grafts which can be used to recreate/restore the fold to the desired position.
I would encourage you to return to your surgeon and discuss your concerns and options. If your concerns are not adequately met seek out a board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion.
I hope this was helpful and good luck.
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April 27, 2011
Answer: Correcting breast asymmetry
The left breast fold appears lower than the right which also makes the distance from the fold to the nipple longer on that side. Corrective surgery to raise the left fold is possible through a number of techniques. Manipulating the current capsule about the implant and essentially placing the implant in a new space yields good results. There are also dermal grafts which can be used to recreate/restore the fold to the desired position.
I would encourage you to return to your surgeon and discuss your concerns and options. If your concerns are not adequately met seek out a board certified plastic surgeon for a second opinion.
I hope this was helpful and good luck.
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