My right breast points outward and drops, if I get the implant in my left will it be a lot perkier? I've been researching and some surgeons put another smaller implant in the unaffected breast to correct the symmetry even more. Should I look more into that? (I'm 18 and about a 36C)
Answer: Not just an implant Thanks for your question. As several surgeons have stated, you have both volume and positional asymmetry. An implant alone will only improve the volume asymmetry. A lift of the right breast will correct the positional asymmetry. Given your full (youthful) right breast, a unilateral left augmentation should nicely correct the volume asymmetry (although I have also done both sides in this situation before with asymmetric implants - really depends on tissues and your size preference). Also, please consider silicone implants for the best result. Even though you are under 22 (the age below which we are supposed to use saline only), the right lift qualifies this as a "reconstructive" surgery in the eyes of the manufacturers and allows use of silicone. Most importantly, seek out a reputable board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck!
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Answer: Not just an implant Thanks for your question. As several surgeons have stated, you have both volume and positional asymmetry. An implant alone will only improve the volume asymmetry. A lift of the right breast will correct the positional asymmetry. Given your full (youthful) right breast, a unilateral left augmentation should nicely correct the volume asymmetry (although I have also done both sides in this situation before with asymmetric implants - really depends on tissues and your size preference). Also, please consider silicone implants for the best result. Even though you are under 22 (the age below which we are supposed to use saline only), the right lift qualifies this as a "reconstructive" surgery in the eyes of the manufacturers and allows use of silicone. Most importantly, seek out a reputable board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck!
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February 22, 2014
Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear Tess, Thanks for submitting you picture. From the picture I observed the followings : 1. Left breast is about 1 size smaller than right breast . 2. Left breast is about, very small A cup and right breast is about A+ cup 3. Right breast is is droopy and the the areola is larger and displaced more lateraly than left breast. 4. Wide cleavage. Well, you have a good start by having saline implants because they make the correction of the asymmetry much easier and the subareola incision enables much nicer cleavage formation and crease positioning. It is extrememly important that your surgeon is experienced and comfortable with the mini lift procedure, which enables the right nipple to be elvated and moved medially as well as reducing the size of the areola. That will help dramatically to achieve symmetry. Since you are 36 very small A cup on the left side , to become a 36 C cup you will need roughly a volume of 475 cc . On the righ side you will need a volume 300 cc . Obviously, you will have to be measured accurately by your surgeon. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like their results. Also , make sure that the pictures are numerous and consistent and that the surgeons have good reviews. All the best, Dr Widder
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February 22, 2014
Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear Tess, Thanks for submitting you picture. From the picture I observed the followings : 1. Left breast is about 1 size smaller than right breast . 2. Left breast is about, very small A cup and right breast is about A+ cup 3. Right breast is is droopy and the the areola is larger and displaced more lateraly than left breast. 4. Wide cleavage. Well, you have a good start by having saline implants because they make the correction of the asymmetry much easier and the subareola incision enables much nicer cleavage formation and crease positioning. It is extrememly important that your surgeon is experienced and comfortable with the mini lift procedure, which enables the right nipple to be elvated and moved medially as well as reducing the size of the areola. That will help dramatically to achieve symmetry. Since you are 36 very small A cup on the left side , to become a 36 C cup you will need roughly a volume of 475 cc . On the righ side you will need a volume 300 cc . Obviously, you will have to be measured accurately by your surgeon. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like their results. Also , make sure that the pictures are numerous and consistent and that the surgeons have good reviews. All the best, Dr Widder
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Breast Augmentation : One Side Only- Symmetry? Truthfully, you have received excellent answers from the other doctors so far. You do, however, have options that have not been discussed.An implant in one side only will give you breasts that are much more symmetric than they are before surgery. In clothing and swimsuits you, should look excellent. Without clothing, you will have some asymmetry. This should actually be minimal in my opinion, and it is natural to have slightly different breasts.An important option for you is doing a lift "IN THE FUTURE" if you don't like the asymmetry, or its more than you wanted. You can always do the lift later! This is important to understand even though most woman don't want have to do a second procedure.Lifts have the disadvantage of requiring incisions. These incisions are something that has to be understood and excepted. Lifts do require incisions. They fade well most of the time but are permanent.Also, the decision to put in an implant in the opposite side could always be done later. So the lift or the implant on the good side can be done later. These are choices.If you put an implant in the good side, it will mean the left side gets a bigger implant. So your choice of breast size will be effected by this decision. For example, lets say you we're going to pick a 250 cc implant for the left side to give you symmetry. Now, if you want an implant on the right side to give a better shape, whatever size you pick on the right side, the left has to go bigger. So a 200 cc implant on the right now gives us a 450 cc implant on the left.I think you should weigh these new options before making a final decision. I have an office in Chadds Ford, not far from you.Check out my web page linked below. I would be glad to help.Dr Chris Saunders
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February 24, 2014
Answer: Breast Augmentation : One Side Only- Symmetry? Truthfully, you have received excellent answers from the other doctors so far. You do, however, have options that have not been discussed.An implant in one side only will give you breasts that are much more symmetric than they are before surgery. In clothing and swimsuits you, should look excellent. Without clothing, you will have some asymmetry. This should actually be minimal in my opinion, and it is natural to have slightly different breasts.An important option for you is doing a lift "IN THE FUTURE" if you don't like the asymmetry, or its more than you wanted. You can always do the lift later! This is important to understand even though most woman don't want have to do a second procedure.Lifts have the disadvantage of requiring incisions. These incisions are something that has to be understood and excepted. Lifts do require incisions. They fade well most of the time but are permanent.Also, the decision to put in an implant in the opposite side could always be done later. So the lift or the implant on the good side can be done later. These are choices.If you put an implant in the good side, it will mean the left side gets a bigger implant. So your choice of breast size will be effected by this decision. For example, lets say you we're going to pick a 250 cc implant for the left side to give you symmetry. Now, if you want an implant on the right side to give a better shape, whatever size you pick on the right side, the left has to go bigger. So a 200 cc implant on the right now gives us a 450 cc implant on the left.I think you should weigh these new options before making a final decision. I have an office in Chadds Ford, not far from you.Check out my web page linked below. I would be glad to help.Dr Chris Saunders
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February 21, 2014
Answer: Asymmetry issue Hello, thank you for your question. There are numerous ways a surgeon can approach symmetry issues, it mainly depends on his view of the problem. First of all, and I can only speak from my point of view, I don't like saline implants, I just don't think it provides the firmness and shape of the gel implant. Secondly, if you use an implant in one breast, the other one has to have an implant as well, even if it's small, because they won't look the same. A breast without an implant has a teardrop shape, where most of the volume resides in the inferior portion, while a breast with an implant will have upper pole fullness and a more beautiful cleavage.
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February 21, 2014
Answer: Asymmetry issue Hello, thank you for your question. There are numerous ways a surgeon can approach symmetry issues, it mainly depends on his view of the problem. First of all, and I can only speak from my point of view, I don't like saline implants, I just don't think it provides the firmness and shape of the gel implant. Secondly, if you use an implant in one breast, the other one has to have an implant as well, even if it's small, because they won't look the same. A breast without an implant has a teardrop shape, where most of the volume resides in the inferior portion, while a breast with an implant will have upper pole fullness and a more beautiful cleavage.
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