Will scoliosis prevent my breast augmentation from appearing symmetrical? (photos)

Thank you for
your question.

A severe form of
scoliosis could have definitely magnified breast asymmetry after breast
augmentation, however, because you have mild scoliosis (15 degrees), it should
have a very low impact on the outcome of the breast augmentation. Similarly,
breast augmentation should not worsen your scoliosis either as implant devices
have a relatively low weight.

In general
scoliosis and irregular spinal curvature may cause frontal rib-cage
asymmetries, nipple asymmetries, changes in the breast skin envelope, and these
differences can appear more obvious with breast augmentation, but currently,
your breasts have achieved volume symmetry because you only have mild scoliosis.

Your surgeon may
have taken any asymmetry into account during the pre-surgical assessment of
breast characteristics.

You may feel that
scoliosis may cause the implants to drop asymmetrically and at different rates,
but it is not uncommon for breasts to heal and adapt to implants at
different rates even in patients without scoliosis. You should be ready to
accept any asymmetries that existed before surgery as those cannot be corrected
with breast augmentation.

According to your
pictures, I believe your breasts are coming along really well. Implants
initially do sit high up because the chest muscles and surrounding breast
tissues have not become accustomed to the implant resulting in tightness. You
have to allow gravity to take effect, and overtime, natural tissue expansion
will allow the implants to fall into place causing your breasts to appear more
natural, softer, and rounder. Once that happens, the implant will sit directly behind
the breast tissue in a natural 45:55 breast ratio.

You will reach final results within 3 to 6 months. If the
breasts still appear different at that point in time, then you may share your
concerns with your surgeon and they should be able to fix the problem.

For now, you should rest, heal, and maintain strict
follow-up with your board-certified plastic surgeon to make sure your breasts
heal well and remain aesthetically beautiful.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for your inquiry and excellent pictures. Some of the asymmetry you see now is because it is early after surgery and each breast recovers differently.  All pre-existing asymmetry in breast, limb, spine, posture, etc will influence the final result.  As for your final result, only time will tell in 3-6 months.  Please discuss your concern with your plastic surgeon. 

Scoliosis will likely affect you breast symmetry. With good planning and the appropriate breast implant sizes, then asymmetry can be minimized and your outcome will be better breasts than before surgery. Best, Dr. Aldo

Asymmetry is not only common but is normal.  The goal for surgery is to make them look similar.  Remember that some obvious asymmetry is not noticeable to the untrained eye.You are still in your early postoperative phase after breast augmentation so be patient wait at least 3-6 months before you make any judgment.  I feel that you have great results.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD

Good Afternoon! Great question! First of all you should know you can always consult your questions with your plastic surgeon, I'm sure she/he will be happy to help you in the post-surgery care and doubts. It's important to know that scoliosis could affect the final result and symmetry of your breast augmentation, this should be evaluated before your surgery and take into account when estimating size of implants to be placed on each side  . However it's too soon to know as you should wait at least 3 months so see the final position of your breast, by this moment is completely normal that they drop a little.

Thank you for your question. You are in early phase of healing. Your breasts continue to change in the coming few weeks. The result is going to be fine. Please follow instructions from your PS. 

1 - Six days a WAYY too early especially given the nice results thus far seen in your photos2 - the scoliosis itself is not often much of a factor it is more often any associated chest wall deforminties that are sometime present in my experience3 - No body is exactly symmetric so minor asymmetries are common4 - Your camera-holding arm is elevated in the one photo thus elevating that breast compared to the other which has the arm down at your sideI think it looks like a great result.....so far.

Thank you for your question. A before photo would help to see the asymmetry, maybe diferent sizes implants could help to minimize the asymmetry. Now your breast appear larger, maybe it isn´t the best form for your breast. Could help you send us the before photos. Sincerily, Dr Jessica Ramirez 

Scolosis can effect how your natural breast sets upon your ribcage and therefore can have an affect on the implant symmetry.  It is too early to determine this in your case.  Follow up with your PS on this matter.

At only 6 days it is still early in the healing process after breast augmentation. As the implants soften, settle and drop the breast shape will change along with cleavage. It can take 3-4 months before the implants look and feel like they belong to you. Be sure to keep any scheduled follow up appointments you have for his or her evaluation and advice . Good luck! Dean Vistnes,M.D.Vistnes Plastic SurgerySan Francsico Bay Area#realself #breastaugmentation #drdeanvistnes