When getting a breast augmentation, is getting one implant bigger than the other a smart idea? One boob is almost 100 cc different. I did a consulatation and one doctor said he would put one implant about 75cc more than the other one to try to even them out. Another doctor said you can't fix a wrong with a wrong so he will not use two different sizes. I'm torn with what I should do because I want my breast to look even. Is it common to go with two different implant sizes?
December 14, 2015
Answer: It is very common for me to use different implant sizes in women with different breast sizes. Many women don't realize it, but asymmetry is the norm, not the exception. If one breast is noticeably larger than the other, of course, you need different implant sizes, and I would go with the surgeon who recommended different sizes. The only caveat is that different sized implants will not correct asymmetrical sagging. So if your larger breast is also saggier than your smaller breast (and this is often the case when there is a substantial size difference), you may need to consider a breast lift. Usually I perform the lift on both sides, but with more breast tissue and skin removal on the larger side and greater upward movement of the nipple. This is illustrated in the breast lift section of my website. I've attached a link.
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December 14, 2015
Answer: It is very common for me to use different implant sizes in women with different breast sizes. Many women don't realize it, but asymmetry is the norm, not the exception. If one breast is noticeably larger than the other, of course, you need different implant sizes, and I would go with the surgeon who recommended different sizes. The only caveat is that different sized implants will not correct asymmetrical sagging. So if your larger breast is also saggier than your smaller breast (and this is often the case when there is a substantial size difference), you may need to consider a breast lift. Usually I perform the lift on both sides, but with more breast tissue and skin removal on the larger side and greater upward movement of the nipple. This is illustrated in the breast lift section of my website. I've attached a link.
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December 14, 2015
Answer: Yes, very common. Without an examination in person, or at least some photos, it is difficult to give you precise information or advice. That being said, purely based on your question, there is nothing "wrong" with you or your breasts. Size differences are more the rule than the exception and we often use different size implants in breast enhancement, just as in breast reduction we often reduce different amounts. Make sure you are confident with your plastic surgeon and his or her results. Best set of luck to you.
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December 14, 2015
Answer: Yes, very common. Without an examination in person, or at least some photos, it is difficult to give you precise information or advice. That being said, purely based on your question, there is nothing "wrong" with you or your breasts. Size differences are more the rule than the exception and we often use different size implants in breast enhancement, just as in breast reduction we often reduce different amounts. Make sure you are confident with your plastic surgeon and his or her results. Best set of luck to you.
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