I got saline breast implants in Dec of 2014. I noticed a couple of weeks ago that one of my breast is lower than the other. Do I need to have surgery again to fix it? I have no pain. My surgeon said to allow more time for healing, but I'm concerned that one of my boobs looks saggy and the other perky. It really noticeable. Lately i been putting one of my bra straps higher than the other to make them even. Please help.
Answer: Difference in breast shape Hello, if your breasts looked the same before, and this change in appearance is new, I would suggest contacting your surgeon again to discuss your concerns. It is not possible to diagnose the problem based on a photo, but usually by 10 months after surgery the implants have settled and they are not still changing significantly.
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Answer: Difference in breast shape Hello, if your breasts looked the same before, and this change in appearance is new, I would suggest contacting your surgeon again to discuss your concerns. It is not possible to diagnose the problem based on a photo, but usually by 10 months after surgery the implants have settled and they are not still changing significantly.
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October 25, 2015
Answer: Breast Asymmetry Hello,Although it is difficult to tell from your photo, it looks and sounds like capsular contracture. Your surgeon's recommendation to wait more time 10 months after surgery doesn't make sense to me. Maybe you should get a second opinion. Best of luck!
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October 25, 2015
Answer: Breast Asymmetry Hello,Although it is difficult to tell from your photo, it looks and sounds like capsular contracture. Your surgeon's recommendation to wait more time 10 months after surgery doesn't make sense to me. Maybe you should get a second opinion. Best of luck!
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October 24, 2015
Answer: Sagging breast Thanks for your question. More history would be helpful in making a comment. Did your breasts appear even after surgery? Where they even before? One being lower than the other can be a result of differences in the breast tissue itself, vs implant issues/positioning. Capsular contracture can cause one breast to look higher than the other as well. The fact that you are not having any pain, although not an absolute, speaks against CC. It would require an examination to make a truly accurate assessment. As far as allowing more "time to heal", at 10 months out, it is unlikely that things will change with further time. Best Regards and good luck.
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October 24, 2015
Answer: Sagging breast Thanks for your question. More history would be helpful in making a comment. Did your breasts appear even after surgery? Where they even before? One being lower than the other can be a result of differences in the breast tissue itself, vs implant issues/positioning. Capsular contracture can cause one breast to look higher than the other as well. The fact that you are not having any pain, although not an absolute, speaks against CC. It would require an examination to make a truly accurate assessment. As far as allowing more "time to heal", at 10 months out, it is unlikely that things will change with further time. Best Regards and good luck.
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Answer: BBA The best person to help you is your treating physician. I suggest you see them in person or see another board certified surgeon or physician in your area. An in-person evaluation is needed to adequately evaluate your situation and options.The foregoing information provided is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only.You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Answer: BBA The best person to help you is your treating physician. I suggest you see them in person or see another board certified surgeon or physician in your area. An in-person evaluation is needed to adequately evaluate your situation and options.The foregoing information provided is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only.You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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October 27, 2015
Answer: Your breasts are asymmetric in both volume and nipple location. If one is getting smaller, you could have a slow leak that you can confirm by using a molded cup (doesn't stretch) bra weekly to see if there is more space developing on the smaller side. If so, you have a leak. If you were like this a week post-op, then you may want o consider asymmetric fills to maximize the volume on the smaller side. But without the benefit of seeing what you were like before the procedure, what volumes were put in, and what you looked like post-op, its really impossible to speculate on what is happening.
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October 27, 2015
Answer: Your breasts are asymmetric in both volume and nipple location. If one is getting smaller, you could have a slow leak that you can confirm by using a molded cup (doesn't stretch) bra weekly to see if there is more space developing on the smaller side. If so, you have a leak. If you were like this a week post-op, then you may want o consider asymmetric fills to maximize the volume on the smaller side. But without the benefit of seeing what you were like before the procedure, what volumes were put in, and what you looked like post-op, its really impossible to speculate on what is happening.
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