I am 4 months post op with 375cc saline implants under the muscle. At three months I was very happy with the results. At 3 and half months my left breast shifted down and towards the side. I know from my before picture that my left breast was a little lower and I know BA can make that more noticible. I went to see my PS and he of course said to wait until 6 months but I am very sad/frustrated and not sure if anything can be done to fix them. Please let me know what my options my be. Thank you.
Answer: What Can Be Done to Fix Uneven Breasts After Augmentation
I agree that you may need a revision surgery to correct the asymmetry, however meanwhile, I would place you in a breast strap over the higher breast. This may be effective enough to allow the higher breast capsule to strech and allow the implant to settle to a lower position. If successful, you may not need another surgery. Good luck!
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Answer: What Can Be Done to Fix Uneven Breasts After Augmentation
I agree that you may need a revision surgery to correct the asymmetry, however meanwhile, I would place you in a breast strap over the higher breast. This may be effective enough to allow the higher breast capsule to strech and allow the implant to settle to a lower position. If successful, you may not need another surgery. Good luck!
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February 5, 2011
Answer: T liFixing uneven breasts after augmentation
No woman enters the operation room perfectly even, and no one exits perfectly even.
Every happy patient has committed to living with some degree of imperfection.
If you really can't live with your current result you can look into a revision, but don't be surprised to find you're still not happy even after another operation or two.
If I had to revise your result i would change to silicone gel implants. They are lighter than salines and have less tendency to drop. The fold on the left side looks as though it has descended; I would raise it slightly.
Keep in mind that plastic surgery is surgery - not magic.
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February 5, 2011
Answer: T liFixing uneven breasts after augmentation
No woman enters the operation room perfectly even, and no one exits perfectly even.
Every happy patient has committed to living with some degree of imperfection.
If you really can't live with your current result you can look into a revision, but don't be surprised to find you're still not happy even after another operation or two.
If I had to revise your result i would change to silicone gel implants. They are lighter than salines and have less tendency to drop. The fold on the left side looks as though it has descended; I would raise it slightly.
Keep in mind that plastic surgery is surgery - not magic.
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Answer: Fixing Uneven Breasts After Augmentation Although it is common for breasts to be uneven as they heal from an #augmentation, #asymmetry is among the reasons some elect revision surgery. However, depending on the reason or cause for asymmetry will determine the surgical technique applied. Also, there is no guarentee that one revision surgery will correct the asymmetry. For instance, any asymmetries regarding the folds under your breasts will not be totally corrected. Additional elective cosmetic #surgery is a personal choice. Your procedures should always be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in cosmetic #surgery. You will then greatly improve your chances of getting the result you desire, and, without the need for a revision surgery. It is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision. Please be advised that each patient is unique and previous results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your doctor will discuss with you during your consultation.
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Answer: Fixing Uneven Breasts After Augmentation Although it is common for breasts to be uneven as they heal from an #augmentation, #asymmetry is among the reasons some elect revision surgery. However, depending on the reason or cause for asymmetry will determine the surgical technique applied. Also, there is no guarentee that one revision surgery will correct the asymmetry. For instance, any asymmetries regarding the folds under your breasts will not be totally corrected. Additional elective cosmetic #surgery is a personal choice. Your procedures should always be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in cosmetic #surgery. You will then greatly improve your chances of getting the result you desire, and, without the need for a revision surgery. It is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision. Please be advised that each patient is unique and previous results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your doctor will discuss with you during your consultation.
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October 5, 2015
Answer: Capsulorrhaphy may be needed to achieve desired results. It’s not unusual for women to have breast asymmetry following breast augmentation surgery. In many cases this asymmetry was present prior to surgery and was accentuated by the breast augmentation.Review of your pre and post-operative pictures suggest pre-operative asymmetry.Your left breast and nipple areola sit lower than your opposite breast.Following breast augmentation this problem seems to be even more noticeable.Initially, your post-operative pictures suggested relatively minor asymmetry, but with the passage of time your left implant appears to have drifted in a downward direction.Under these circumstances it may be necessary to perform a capsulorrhaphy to reinforce the inframammary fold and re-suspend the implant into normal position.This procedure is associated with excellent clinical results and high levels of patient satisfaction.If you’re concerned about post-operative breast asymmetry, it’s important to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your concerns.It’s important to delay revisional surgery for at least six months.This allows the situation to stabilize and optimizes the aesthetic result.
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October 5, 2015
Answer: Capsulorrhaphy may be needed to achieve desired results. It’s not unusual for women to have breast asymmetry following breast augmentation surgery. In many cases this asymmetry was present prior to surgery and was accentuated by the breast augmentation.Review of your pre and post-operative pictures suggest pre-operative asymmetry.Your left breast and nipple areola sit lower than your opposite breast.Following breast augmentation this problem seems to be even more noticeable.Initially, your post-operative pictures suggested relatively minor asymmetry, but with the passage of time your left implant appears to have drifted in a downward direction.Under these circumstances it may be necessary to perform a capsulorrhaphy to reinforce the inframammary fold and re-suspend the implant into normal position.This procedure is associated with excellent clinical results and high levels of patient satisfaction.If you’re concerned about post-operative breast asymmetry, it’s important to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.Your surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your concerns.It’s important to delay revisional surgery for at least six months.This allows the situation to stabilize and optimizes the aesthetic result.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Asymetrical Breast
The easiest solution is to lower the right side to match the right. Also, it seems that the right side may be alittle smaller. If so I would place in a slightly larger implant. Raising the right is not a good option.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Asymetrical Breast
The easiest solution is to lower the right side to match the right. Also, it seems that the right side may be alittle smaller. If so I would place in a slightly larger implant. Raising the right is not a good option.
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Breast Asymmetry
Yes, most patients have asymmetry prior to surgery and we as plastic surgeon's try our best to adjust for that and improve things if possible. I perform lots of revisionary breast surgery and Although there is no scientific study regarding this situation, I like to wait 9-12 months before performing this type of revisionary breast surgery. This time frame will allow for both implants to “settle” as much as they are going to (so that we see the final results) and it also allows for capsule formation that will be helpful in capsulorrhaphy (internal repair). Make sure you have confidence in your surgeon and see many before and after photos of patients with the same problem. Experience is key for revisionary breast surgery.
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October 7, 2015
Answer: Breast Asymmetry
Yes, most patients have asymmetry prior to surgery and we as plastic surgeon's try our best to adjust for that and improve things if possible. I perform lots of revisionary breast surgery and Although there is no scientific study regarding this situation, I like to wait 9-12 months before performing this type of revisionary breast surgery. This time frame will allow for both implants to “settle” as much as they are going to (so that we see the final results) and it also allows for capsule formation that will be helpful in capsulorrhaphy (internal repair). Make sure you have confidence in your surgeon and see many before and after photos of patients with the same problem. Experience is key for revisionary breast surgery.
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