9 months post- op- my breast implants are asymmetrical, what can I do? Will I have the same issue in the future? (photo)

Question

My surgery was performed July 2021. From the start it was obvious that the breast Implants were placed asymmetrically but over time got worse and worse. I know something has to be done but I’d like to know what and if I’ll have the same issue in the future. I have 515 Moderna silicone implants.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

You may just need a small revision on the more ptotic side to close the pocket inferiorly and push the implant up.

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I agree with others that without knowing your preoperative anatomy (including preexisting asymmtery) and exactly what was done in the operating room and performing a physical examination it is difficult to offer clear advice. If you have lost definition of your breast crease on the left breast causing bottoming out then you would need to have that breast crease reconstructed to raise that implant and define the crease there. Best of luck to you.

Jonathan Heistein, MD · Answer

Hi.  I agree that your breasts look asymmetrical. It’s difficult to know why this happened without seeing your preoperative photo as well as knowing what type of surgery was done on each side. Your surgeon is best to know all these details and help you with a solution so that you can try to improve the outcome. Meet with him/her to discuss your options. Best of luck!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You have one implant higher than the other. Pretty simple to lower the high implant. Much simpler than trying to raise the low implant

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear bailuna,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photo it appears one of your breast implants has bottomed out.  This often occurs when implants are too big and heavy for the breast.  The correction is surgical.  I encourage you to consider smaller implants to avoid this happening in the future.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

On one side, you large heavy implant is sagging and bottoming out from the weight. If you choose to have surgery, go smaller so your tissue can support the weight of the implants.

Steven Schuster, MD, FACS · Answer

The problem you have is called bottoming out. It’s corrected by going in and repairing the inframammary fold with sutures and sometimes also adding some mesh like Galaflex. Speak to your surgeon as I am sure this is something he or she can easily handle. Good luck , Dr Steven Schuster in boca Raton

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Your breasts are asymmetric in shape because your left breast has bottomed out. What you need is a revision of your left lower breast pole to tighten the lower breast pole and correct the bottoming out .This will result in pushing up of your breast mound and improved nipple and areola positioning. Please consider a virtual consultation with a breast specialist.

9 months post- op- my breast implants are asymmetrical, what can I do? Will I have the same issue in the future? (photo)

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