Right (Dominant Side) Won't Drop, 4 Weeks Post Op, Is That Normal?

Question

I am 4 weeks post op, my right breast was smaller pre op , my doctor put 210 cc in both breasts and said he would even out the difference because I also had a breast lift. My left breast dropped about a week ago , overnight, my right one not so much , it also appears smaller so I am worried. will it eventually drop?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Although your concerns regarding breast asymmetry are understandable, patients who undergo breast augmentation/lifting surgery should understand that it may take several months before the final outcome of the procedure performed is visualized. There are many factors involved with this operation, as opposed to breast augmentation surgery alone.

	 Of course, your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to diagnosing problems that may cause breast asymmetry.

	 Best wishes; hopefully you will be pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed.

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

You are one month after surgery. You have at least two months to continue to heal. The implants will settle. Your breasts shape will reveal itself at that time. Best Wishes.

	Dr. ES

Angela Champion, MD · Answer

You are very early in your healing phase at only 4 weeks.  Because everyone is different, breast shape and size can change anywhere from 3-6 months so try to be patient, I know it's hard.  At around the 6 month mark, re-evaluate and if you are still unhappy, go over your options with your surgeon then.    ac

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is always best to ask you surgeon in person. I have no photos to review that are before or after surgery. I will say that one month is too soon to see the final result.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

You are very early in the postop process.  Don't rush to judgment, continue to followup with your plastic surgeon and see what happens in the next couple of months.  Healing is a process and often one side heals at a different rate than the other.

Right (Dominant Side) Won't Drop, 4 Weeks Post Op, Is That Normal?

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Right (Dominant Side) Won't Drop, 4 Weeks Post Op, Is That Normal?

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Answer: Right breast after lift and augmentation

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Answer: Give it time

Answer: Give it time

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