Can you get breast augmentation revision in one boob? (Photo)

Question

I had a breast augmentation and one boob is still smaller than the other and I like my right boob, but the left is still a size smaller and I just want them closer to the same size.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

It
might be too early to consider a breast revision at this point in your
recovery. I usually tell my patients that you are about 85% of the way to your
final result in 3 months and achieve it by one year.

Your
final results following a breast augmentation are mostly present; including
"dropping of the implant", when implants are below the muscle, within
the first 3 months for most and certainly by a year. Breast implants initially
after surgery when placed in a submuscular position often give superior
fullness that corrects itself with time, the "fluff and drop"
phenomena. In reality the pectoralis major muscle takes a while to adjust its
size to accommodate the implant as well as occasional muscle spasm which keeps
the implant projection higher than its final resting shape. Additional
variables include:laxity of skin, size difference during prior pregnancies,
position of implant,size of muscle, and size of implant.
As the
muscle relaxes the projection of the implant often increases and the breast
shape improves. Massage and use of a superior placed elastic strap can often
make this process go faster.

The two
breasts commonly heal quite differently. One breast may swell more, feel more
uncomfortable, or have a different initial shape. After complete healing, they
will be more similar and natural. You must have patience, but if this causes
concern, ask questions of the doctor or the nursing staff. You can get a revision in one breast. I will
explain in the link below.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

It is possible to get breast augmentation revision performed on one breast only. However before you pursue surgery you should determine exactly what you dislike of the results. It may not just be the size as it could also be amatter of breast length, shape and how much one breast is affected by sagging.

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

A revision can be done to improve symmetry.  Be sure to see a BC PS in your area.  Best of luck!

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Thnaks for the question. The answer is yes. However, most of the time the patinet will be better off having both breasts revised. Good luck

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

Symmetry can be achieved in many ways.  That includes a unilateral re-augmentation but you may still not be perfectly equal.  You could have a unilateral reduction or bilateral reduction/mastopexy.  It really depends on what you want and what results and risks you are willing to accept.  Talk to your surgeon and find out what will work best for you and choose well.

Luis Lopez Tallaj, MD · Answer

Looking at your pictures, definitely you don't need a on size surgery revision, what you really need is a Breastlift or Mastopexy, this must be done when you get your breast augmentation. Try to choose an ASAPS member plastic surgeon in your area.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes! You can either inflate the left with more sterile saline if you had saline implants and have not gone to max. fill volume. Or exchange to larger sized/volume implant. Or have liposuction with fat transfer to left breast. And finally a combination of all those...

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes it's possible to revise one breast.  Also, if the breasts of drooping, it may be helpful to consider a breast lift.

Kamakshi Zeidler, MD · Answer

You can certainly revise just one breast. You should be sure that you have given yourself adequate time to heal after your initial surgery to be sure that the results will be optimal - minimum of 3 months. In the same sense if your implants are over 10 years old, you may consider replacing the other one while you are undergoing a procedure due to the increased risk of rupture after implants have been in your body for a long time. That way you don't go through the frustration of needing another operation shortly after your revision. Talk to your plastic surgeon to help you make the best decisions.

Ross Stutman, MD · Answer

Yes, unilateral breast augmentation can be performed. I recommend that you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon.Best Regards,Dr. Stutman

Can you get breast augmentation revision in one boob? (Photo)

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