is it normal to feel an implant more so in one breast then the other when touching or pushing on breast?

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I feel my implant more so in the right breast when I push on the sides or bottom thAn the left breast however my left breast is a little bit smaller but same size implants

James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS · Answer

I think the main question to consider is how do you look?  If you look quite symmetrical then everything is okay.  You mention that your breast were different before.  It is normal to have different abilities to feel the implant.  Check in with your PS for a follow up.  Best of luck!

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Being able to feel the implants differently on one side versus the other is not uncommon. It really has to do with the tissue thickness of the breast in that area. This is normal for you.

Gustavo E. Galante, MD · Answer

The ability to feel an implant is based on several factors including the type of implant, the location (above or below the muscle), the size of the breast, and the amount of body fat. One side may be more obvious than the other, because the smaller breast has less tissue to camouflage the implant.

Yvelise Bello Paredes, MD · Answer

It is normal to have differences in feeling one side as opposed to the other. Once the process of healing is complete and the implant accommodates to your breast it will begin to feel normal. The process usually takes two to three months. The best thing would be to talk with your doctor and let them know your concerns.

Pranay Parikh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.   It sounds like you may have had slightly different amounts of breast tissue on each side before your implants were placed.   Because of this the same size implant may look slightly different on each side. Because there was less tissue on one side before surgery the implant may be more prominent when you push or touch it on that side.  I remind my patients that perfect symmetry is almost never present in natural breasts.   Accordingly perfect symmetry is almost never present after augmentation.  if both sides are balanced you're happy with the overall results , I would not be overly concerned.   If the asymmetry is significant enough to bother you it's great thing to discuss with your surgeon postoperatively.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is fairly common to feel the implants along the lower pole at the inframammary fold where there is less soft tissue coverage If concerned, ask your surgeon.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

It is not uncommon to feel 1 implant more than the other in the first few weeks after breast surgery.  However you should see her plastic surgeon for an examination and opinion.

is it normal to feel an implant more so in one breast then the other when touching or pushing on breast?

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