400 CC implants asymmetry - would exercise help? (Photo)

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Hi, I am posting again as I didnt include a before picture in previous post. I had implants 5 months ago. During the procedure a vein was cut in my left breast which caused alot of bleeding and recovery took 3 week bed rest. Now I feel like the the left breast is lower, muscle in the upper part is softer than the right one and it also feels bigger than the right one. I would like to avoid revision surgery at all costs but I am affraid that it will descend lower and lower. Would excercise help?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear adinaoana,
I understand your concern. It is unlikely that exercises will improve asymmetry. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is 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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It looks from your photos that the left breast has settled and the right is held a little higher.  Exercise is not likely to correct this.  In fact wearing a supportive sports bra is recommended during exercise.   I encourage you to return to your surgeon to discuss options.

Eric Swanson, MD · Answer

It sounds like you had a hematoma of your left breast. Three weeks of bedrest is highly unusual even in patients who have this complication. Your left breast and nipple do seem to be a little lower than on the right side. However, the degree of asymmetry is quite minor. One perfectly good option is to do nothing and accept a small degree of asymmetry. The other option would be replacing your left breast implant with one that is slightly smaller, but your nipple would still be a little lower on the left side. The asymmetry is not enough to justify doing a breast lift in my opinion.

Leopoldo Baccaro, MD · Answer

Slight breast asymmetry is common after breast augmentation. In your situation, it appears the left breast has settled a bit lower than the right. It looks like the right breast is "caught" by the muscle, which isn't allowing it to settle to a lower position. You can do massaging exercises to "push" the implant down into a lower position, however it likely wont be very effective at this point. I'd discuss with your surgeon in more detail. The best option would be a surgical revision, even though I know you're trying to avoid it. It would be a relatively quick procedure with very little downtime, so I'd definitely consider it.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Actually, your left implant is in good position and your right is still sitting higher. I would suggest using oral Accolate and external ultrasound treatments to try and soften your capsule and encourage that implant to drop. Yes, breast exercises could also help.

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