Is it normal to have one breast softer than the other and a different size, 3 weeks after Breast Augmentation? (photos)

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one breast higher than other, but the breast higher is more soft. i am 3 weeks out. Saline, 380cc (right) 420cc (left), Hp, under muscle. I noticed that my right has been much firmer, sore, and tight compared to the left with the more cc's. The left is very soft, not sore, and appears smaller even though it is the one with more CCs. The right is very tight and sore. is this normal? what could it be?

Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD · Answer

You can expect to have
continued 'dropping' of the implant for up to one year.  After that,
gravity and tissue stretch will continue to 'soften up' the appearance of your
upper breast and give you a more natural appearance.

To clarify, implants
don't actually 'drop' (at least they shouldn't) after surgery.  What
actually happens is that the chest muscle and breast skin in the upper breast
continue to stretch and relax giving the appearance that the upper part of the
breast is getting flatter (and thus the implant appears to have 'dropped'). In
reality, the implant stays in the same position and the relaxed muscle and skin
allows the implant appearance in the upper breast to go from a bulging look to
a more natural appearance.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Congrats on the surgery.  It may take months for the breasts to soften and settle, and they may never soften to the pre-surgical state.  In addition, the greater the implant to breast tissue ratio, the more the implant will affect the longterm firmness (or softness) of the breast. It is also normal for one breast to soften before the other.  I would exercise patience and see how things change with every few weeks that pass by.

Charles Cope, MD · Answer

Hi. Your breasts will change for at least 3 months after the operation
(sometimes up to 12 months), and your implants are likely to down a little over
this time and your breasts change shape. It is normal for one breast to go a little faster than the other in terms of settling down after the operation. Try to be patient at this stage and
wait until all the postoperative changes have finished before assessing things

Frank Lista, MD · Answer

Yes, this is very common after only 3 weeks following surgery.  It is too soon to
see the final results of your surgery as you can have residual swelling for up to 6 months.  It is not uncommon for one side of the body to heal at a different rate than the other.  You must be patient.  Be sure to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions and should
you have any concerns contact or visit your surgeon’s office.

Jimmy S. Firouz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello! Yes, is it "normal" to have asymmetry of breasts after surgery. Sometimes this can last for up to a year for them to settle and start looking the same. I always tell my patients that your breasts are "sisters, not twins" for this reason! Give it time, be patient, and it should start to even out.

Mahlon Kerr, MD, FACS · Answer

some asymmetry like what you are descrbing is still normal at 3 weeks.  The smaller breast (larger implant) will need more time to catch up to the larger size (smaller implant).  Try and be patient

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