A little preface. I'm 5'8, 170lbs, asymmetrical (38C & 38D) I do have a good amt of tissue. I've had my pre op today & tried on many different sizes & profiles. Surprisingly enough, the ones that looked the best were a moderate profile 339cc on the larger, and a 450cc high profile on the smaller. the projection looked right, Both the consultant and the doc agreed. I'm worried there could be significant differences going between the 2 profiles. Is this normal practice? Thank you.
July 19, 2010
Answer: Using Different Implants To Correct Asymmetry
The answer is "it depends." Breast asymmetry is quite common, and may come from differences in the amount of skin you have, differences in the location of your breasts on your chest wall, legnth of your breasts, and then the actual amount of tissue within the breast.
Implants of differing sizes or profiles may help if you truly have more breast tissue in one breast than the other, but implants alone will not do too much for any of the other factors I listed.
Other techniques like lifting are sometimes needed if there are large differences in the breasts.
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July 19, 2010
Answer: Using Different Implants To Correct Asymmetry
The answer is "it depends." Breast asymmetry is quite common, and may come from differences in the amount of skin you have, differences in the location of your breasts on your chest wall, legnth of your breasts, and then the actual amount of tissue within the breast.
Implants of differing sizes or profiles may help if you truly have more breast tissue in one breast than the other, but implants alone will not do too much for any of the other factors I listed.
Other techniques like lifting are sometimes needed if there are large differences in the breasts.
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January 31, 2016
Answer: Goal for treating uneven breasts: EXPECT LESS ASYMMETRY and NOT PERFECT SYMMETRY
SEE VIDEOS BELOW TO UNDERSTAND BREAST ASYMMETRY. This is not a normal practice but it is often the best method to achieve a result with the least amount of surgery. Alternatively you could undergo reduction of the larger breast with placement of similar sized implants but that will likely require more surgery, possibly more scars and more risk. I have always said it is best to "expect less asymmetry rather than symmetry" and you will generally not be disappointed. Any asymmetry procedure carries a higher risk of revisionary surgery in order to achieve an optimal result.
I have created a series of 4 youtube videos discussing some of the aspects of breast asymmetry. These are my opinions and demonstrate several different results if you take the time to review.
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January 31, 2016
Answer: Goal for treating uneven breasts: EXPECT LESS ASYMMETRY and NOT PERFECT SYMMETRY
SEE VIDEOS BELOW TO UNDERSTAND BREAST ASYMMETRY. This is not a normal practice but it is often the best method to achieve a result with the least amount of surgery. Alternatively you could undergo reduction of the larger breast with placement of similar sized implants but that will likely require more surgery, possibly more scars and more risk. I have always said it is best to "expect less asymmetry rather than symmetry" and you will generally not be disappointed. Any asymmetry procedure carries a higher risk of revisionary surgery in order to achieve an optimal result.
I have created a series of 4 youtube videos discussing some of the aspects of breast asymmetry. These are my opinions and demonstrate several different results if you take the time to review.
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