1 year post-op breast reduction and breasts are visibly different than each other - is this normal?

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I am a year post op and noticed that this breast is ver visibly different than the other

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Magical251503,
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

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It's difficult to tell from the submitted photos the differences between the two breasts.  I encourage you to return to your surgeon to discuss your concerns.  A revision may be necessary to correct the asymmetry.

1 year post-op breast reduction and breasts are visibly different than each other - is this normal?

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