Hello I’ve debated asking this question for a long time as I go back and forth a lot on how I feel about my breasts. Would switching out my silicone high profile implants for smaller teardrop shape implants help correct the bottom asymmetry of my right breast and help create more room between my breasts? (I’m worried about a symmastia occurring later in life and I’d like a chest I can grow old not worrying too much about.) Any advice or medical input you can provide is greatly appreciated.
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You did not post before photos, so I would suggest going back to your surgeon and discussing your concerns. Perhaps the pocket could be adjusted on the lower side to better match the opposite side. Measurements are needed to see if an implant exchange could be done to improve things, or you...
Post some photos. Based on the description, i would do a capsulectomy and use Strattice or Galaflex for pocket repositioning
There are 2 issues- capsular contracture and a pocket malposition. Both need correction for a good result
If two surgeons who have examined you recommended the procedure in two steps, then this is the safest way. The 625 cc implant is a very large and heavy implant that has thinned and stretched your own tissue. In doing the lift, the skin is cut around the nipple area so it can be raised. Many...