Left Breast Bigger Than the Right After Breast Augmentation?

Question

I am currently 2 weeks and 2 days post op Breast implants. Went from an A/B to now? 330cc rt 340cc lt, mentor mod plus smooth submuscular. I am softening in both but left breast that started out smaller with natural breast is now 1/2 cup size bigger than the right, since day 1. I know he put 10cc more because it was a smaller breast but why so much bigger? Also now for two days I'm getting a rubbing and sticking kinda feeling in rt breast, and I can feel implant laterally and it's wrinkly.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos.  During the post-operative period the breast are swollen, and the breast implants appear in a much higher position.  Over time they descend and fills out the lower half of the breast. In addition, it is not uncommon for one breast to be more swollen than the other and may even out with time (unless they were asymmetric in size to begin with).  It may take several months for this to happen and can be encouraged with breast massage and compression.  It may appear that the breast enlarges as the lower aspect of the breast fills out (at the expense of the upper portion of the breast).

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!
You are early in your recovery,  but you should reach out to your surgeon with these concerns. You may  need to be looked at. Best wishes!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You are very early in your recovery and swelling is still present.  It is common for the breasts to appear asymmetrical at this early phase as swelling is not always equal in each breast.  I know it is hard to be patient, but more time is needed.  You will not see your final results for a few months yet.  I encourage you to continue to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and be sure to discuss your concerns.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

This is far too early post op to be judging the results of the surgery.Swelling and asymmetry may be more prominent for the first 6-9 months. Hold off on judging your final result.

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank
you for the question.  You are still in
the post operation recovery stage.  It is
not uncommon to feel pain, itchiness, asymmetries and swelling during this
period.  It usually takes about 8-12
weeks for the wounds to heal and around 4-6 months for the implants to fully
settle.  It would be best to visit your
board-certified plastic surgeon and get a full assessment.  Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi.

An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.

Left Breast Bigger Than the Right After Breast Augmentation?

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