My surgeon initially put a 110cc size difference in implants without warning me. She “fixed” it but still put a size difference of 35cc’s, and she doesn’t think it needs revised anymore but I can still see and feel a difference. She tells me no one would want to operate on a size difference this small. She initially put 405cc in R, 295 in L, now the R is 330 but I’m wanting my R to be 295cc.
Answer: Implant revision Based on the provided photos you implants both appear to be bottoming out which would require a revision to correct. During this time you can consider adjusting the implants to the size you are wanting. You may be a candidate for mesh to give more support to the breasts. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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Answer: Implant revision Based on the provided photos you implants both appear to be bottoming out which would require a revision to correct. During this time you can consider adjusting the implants to the size you are wanting. You may be a candidate for mesh to give more support to the breasts. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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March 11, 2025
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Caring694564,
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March 11, 2025
Answer: Revision surgery Dear Caring694564,
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March 7, 2025
Answer: Great result! Dear Caring,
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March 7, 2025
Answer: Great result! Dear Caring,
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March 5, 2025
Answer: Implant exchange Hello, and sorry you are experiencing continued feelings of asymmetry. It is common for surgeons to want to avoid an operation for minor differences due to the risk of creating complications. However, I have done exchanges for size differences of 25mL in the past depending on how much it bothers a patient as long as they are willing to take the chance that the symmetry may still not be perfect and accept that a larger complication (like capsular contracture or infection) may result from opening the pocket again. Sometimes even if there is a perfect size match, the shape or nipple position becomes more asymmetric, so occasionally that is why I put in two sizes. If your surgeon does not feel comfortable doing this, it's likely you will be able to find a surgeon who will accommodate your wishes.
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March 5, 2025
Answer: Implant exchange Hello, and sorry you are experiencing continued feelings of asymmetry. It is common for surgeons to want to avoid an operation for minor differences due to the risk of creating complications. However, I have done exchanges for size differences of 25mL in the past depending on how much it bothers a patient as long as they are willing to take the chance that the symmetry may still not be perfect and accept that a larger complication (like capsular contracture or infection) may result from opening the pocket again. Sometimes even if there is a perfect size match, the shape or nipple position becomes more asymmetric, so occasionally that is why I put in two sizes. If your surgeon does not feel comfortable doing this, it's likely you will be able to find a surgeon who will accommodate your wishes.
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March 4, 2025
Answer: Size You were not even to begin with, so you do need different sized implants. Measurements can tell if an exchange to the next lower size will be worth it or to stay this size. If you change, go down in size in the larger breasts for you are starting to bottom out from the weight.
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March 4, 2025
Answer: Size You were not even to begin with, so you do need different sized implants. Measurements can tell if an exchange to the next lower size will be worth it or to stay this size. If you change, go down in size in the larger breasts for you are starting to bottom out from the weight.
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