Left Breast Higher and Firmer Than Right Breast 5 Weeks 2 Days Post Op?

Question

I had 420cc High Profile saline implants under the muscle 5 wks 2 days ago (B cup before surgery hoping to acheivea full c after)and the left breast sits higher and is more firm than the right breast, the left breast is more resistant to my massages, I have my follow up this week with my surgeon just wanted some input in the mean time. also behind my areola incisions it is hard? Is that normal scar tissue? They have come a long way and continue to change I know its a long process just concerned

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the photos. You are still early in your post operative course.  Some firmness in the incisional area is normal at this time.  Breast implants tend to start dropping into place after 3 to 4 weeks.  They usually will get to their final position in 6 to 12 months.  One will drop faster than the other, also the shape may go through changes.  Please follow your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's post op instructions. For example; we like message, but some surgeons will have you wait, or do it in a specific manner. Please also let them know your thoughts and concerns.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Breast asymmetry at 5 weeks may resolve by 3 or 6 months. It is also important to talk with the plastic surgeon about preoperative asymmetry, which is almost always a contributing factor. In addition, hardness around the incision at 5 weeks is the norm, and scars will soften over the course of a year.

Paul C. Dillon, MD · Answer

Hi
Thank you for your question. I think you are to early in your considerations, give it time to settle. Do not worry, 5 weeks post op is too early to tell what your breasts will look like. They will settle over time. At this time, what you are describing is normal. Be patient, you should see your final results at 4-6 months. Just follow instructions given by your doctor and you will see drastic change!
It is important to stay compressed and wear bras that both support and help push the breast into the are of your choice. I do like the Caromed bras which do this quiet well.

Hope this helps,
Dr. Dillon

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures.

	Although some anxiety is to be expected, I think that the degree of breast asymmetry that you are experiencing at this point is quite commonly seen. It is very likely that you will find that the breast  implants will contain to “settle” and soften over the course of the next many weeks to months.

	 The firmness that you feel below the incision lines is very likely scar tissue that also tends to soften with time ( over the course of the 1st year).

	 Of course, your plastic surgeon is in the best position to rule out complications and/or provide meaningful reassurance to you.

	Best wishes; hopefully you will be very pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure.

Andre Aboolian, MD · Answer

It is normal to be asymmetric 5 weeks out from surgery.  Hang in there and give it at least 3 months.

Left Breast Higher and Firmer Than Right Breast 5 Weeks 2 Days Post Op?

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