Would teardrop implants help correct the bottom asymmetry of my right breast?

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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.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Nanna345,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest going smaller, tightening your inner pockets, and doing a lift to elevate your nipples.  Implants will not elevate your nipples.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Nanna,

The best person to answer your questions about your breast augmentation and synmastia is your plastic surgeon.  Only he/she knows your preoperative state, implant type and breast augmentation surgery.  It appears that you may already have a synmastia and possible double bubble deformity on the right side, both of which might need correction.  Good luck!

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