Natrelle Responsive, 335cc, 345cc & asymmetrical augmentation results, is this an additional surgery? (Photos)

Question

Help! Surgeon is passing the buck, claiming I have a disorder. My left bwd is 12cm and right is 11cm. I told my surgeon that my main concern was my asymmetry, but wanted added volume as well. He suggested Natrelle Responsive 335 11.5cm in the left and 345 11.75 cm in the right. My breast are still uneven. One sits higher than the other. Should he had made my IMF lower? Is this something that is an additional surgery or typical in a standard augmentation? The asymmetry was not noticeable like this before surgery. He claimed my concerns are body dysmorphia.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

In order to address the asymmetry you will need surgical intervention.  Keep in mind that the asymmetry can be improved but it is unlikely you will achieve perfect symmetry.  Lowering the inframammary fold is something that would have been discussed and agreed on before surgery.  Visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons near you to discuss your concerns and learn more about your options.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You are asymmetrical, one breast is higher than the other.  I would not recommend lowering the inframammary fold as it may bottom out.  You would be better off with raising the lower one.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You will never achieve perfect symmetry no matter what is done. You have a good result from what I can see and I would leave it alone

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your larger side does sit lower, but your photos do not show your folds. Also, you should post your preop photos as well to actually see what the natural differences are.  Most women are not symmetrical.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Imaginative,
I don't know if you have body dysmorphia.  I do know your breasts look phenomenal!  Your surgeon is not "passing the buck."  He is merely following sound surgical principles, one of which states that it takes 6 months or more for breast implants to settle into position following a breast augmentation.  The longest postop photo you show is only 8 weeks.  You obviously had enough trust in your surgeon to allow him to operate on you.  Why would you suddenly distrust his word?  Be patient and listen to your surgeon.  Good luck!

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