One breast larger years later after lift. Is it normal for the size to change over time?

It would be common for women to have an increase in their breast volume with a 30-40 pound weight gain. The increase is volume is not always symmetric. If the changes are troubling, options at this point would include weight loss or a second surgery.

Yes, it is normal for breasts to change differently over time and with weight changes. Breast size as well as the ratio of tissues (glandular tissue vs. fatty tissues) are different from one side to the other for most women.

Thank you for your question regarding your breast changing sizes overtime after having a breast lift performed.

You mentioned that you have had significant weight fluctuations which can cause your breast to fluctuate as well. It is not uncommon for your breast to be different after weight fluctuations.

Dear keeks52I 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

Whenever you have a change in one breast, it is important to get checked by your primary care to make sure nothing unusual is going on. It is usually nothing to worry about, but I would err on the side of caution and get checked.

It's not usual to become asymmetric with weight gain after a beast lift but it can happen. Weight gain can have unpredictable results. I suggest seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon to examine you.

Hi there,
Yes, breasts can very much change over time, and this can be regardless of your procedure. This is especially true when you experience significant weight fluctuations. If you are considering a revision to improve your symmetry, we highly recommend being at or near your goal weight, and having this weight be stable (within 5-10 lbs) for at least 6 months, for your protection. The last thing any plastic surgeon wants is to have to perform a procedure again for (and charge) you regardless of circumstance, including if you lose or gain weight afterwards.
Best,Chad Bailey, MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonRenton, Washington, USA

while a slight asymmetry is seen in everybody, the reason of that case might be pregnancy and breast feeding after the surgery, gaining and loosing weight or some kind of mass development in the breasts. its better to check it with ultrasound or XR imagination to eliminate this situation. if there is not any problem on the imaginations and if the asymmetry is too much significant, so you could be evaluated for a correctional breast lifting revision

I think the change in your breast size can be attributed to your fluctuations in weight. Some people lose and gain weight in their breasts because some component of breast tissue is fat. Unfortunately we can control where we gain and lose the weight. The other thing to consider is that surgical results are never permanent. Over time our tissues will become lax and loose and lose some their elastic properties. In my opinion the changes you are experiencing are just do to normal physiological body changes.

Dear keeks,
Differential changes in your breast size may indeed occur with significant and repeated changes in weight. There are variable amounts of fat in each breast which are subject to growing when you gain. If that significant a difference is visible, you may be a candidate for breast reduction on one side, and/or, augmentation on the other. Liposuction, or breast fat transfer may be options. Good luck!