I have just noticed the past week or so that my left breast is much higher than my right. It is also a little firmer as well and sticks out on the side more. They were both pretty even until recently. Could this be capsular contracture on the Left or bottoming out on the right? I also had a stitch abscess on the left incision about a month ago, my surgeon just said to apply polysporin. Could that have caused it?
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July 27, 2018
Answer: 5 months post op. Breasts are noticeably uneven. Silicone implants, inframammary incision.
Thank you for your question.I routinely perform a Vectra 3-d simulation for all of my breast augmentation patients in order to take the guessing game out of breast implant based surgery. The Vectra 3-d simulation machine takes a picture of YOUR breasts and allows a thorough consultation to be ...
You have a "double-bubble" deformity on both sides. The implants are lower than the natural crease/limit of your breast tissue. There are several ways of improving this - all require surgery. It is correctable.
Although the posted photograph is limited, it does appear that you have a moderate degree of bresat asymmetry; it is possible that breast lifting of the lower breast may be necessary to improve your breast symmetry.Generally speaking, every patient undergoing breast augmentation surgery should ...