What's wrong with my implant? It is completely off compared to the other after 6 months.

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405cc, under muscle Will be 6 mths 8/3. However 1 breast is completely off compared to my other. Before surgery, my nipples were not uneven. I am waiting it out until my visit 8/3. Any advice meanwhile?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

There is asymmetry in position of your areolas, one being normal, the other too high. You should discuss this issue with your surgeon in order to achieve better symmetry. Good luck.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello!
One breast looks soft and settled, the other higher and tighter. It's best to see your plastic surgeon. It seems that your breasts may have been somewhat asymmetrical before surgery? It is also possible the right breast implant has some capsular contracture, whereas the opposite breast has softer scar around the implant. There are techniques to help address capsular contracture, if that is the issue.
This does not seem to be an emergency and can wait until next week. You are certainly welcome to contact your surgeon to see if you can get in sooner.
Best of luck to you.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no need to wait. Nothing will change, specifically regarding your nipple areolar complex position relative to one another. Your implants are similar positions on your chest wall, so they are not to blame for the substantial difference. This appears to be an issue with the lift portion of the surgery and it will need another operation to improve symmetry.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear riaval28,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

The one breast has settled differently Tran the other.  A unilateral revision mastopexy should fix the issue. 
Best wishes.

Dr. Taranow

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