Hello. I had submuscular implants placed 13 weeks ago. They are 445 cc textured surface silicone. I understand that with textured implants, less “dropping” is expected. I am concerned, though, about the degree of asymmetry in the upper pole, which was not an issue pre-op. Will this resolve with more time? I’ve been advised there is nothing to do but wait. I’m growing rather self conscious and anxious about the likelihood of a result that looks bizarre and lopsided. Thank you in advance.
Answer: Implant position You are right that textured implants tend to "settle" or "drop" less than smooth implants. I would wait about 6 months after the surgery, and if at that time you are still noticing some asymmetry, it would be worth discussing a revision with your surgeon.
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Answer: Implant position You are right that textured implants tend to "settle" or "drop" less than smooth implants. I would wait about 6 months after the surgery, and if at that time you are still noticing some asymmetry, it would be worth discussing a revision with your surgeon.
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January 11, 2019
Answer: 13 Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation At 13 weeks it is still possible that your breasts may even out. If however at 6 months you are still unhappy discuss the possibility of revision surgery with your surgeon. Good luck.
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January 11, 2019
Answer: 13 Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation At 13 weeks it is still possible that your breasts may even out. If however at 6 months you are still unhappy discuss the possibility of revision surgery with your surgeon. Good luck.
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January 11, 2019
Answer: Will my asymmetric fullness resolve with more time? Hi. I do see what you are referring to in your photographs. I would typically have my patient do fairly aggressive inferior displacement maneuvers on the side that is more high riding to try and speed along the process of that side dropping and also to help that side try to catch up to the other one. I would recommend asking your surgeon about that to see what his or her recommendation is. Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell
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January 11, 2019
Answer: Will my asymmetric fullness resolve with more time? Hi. I do see what you are referring to in your photographs. I would typically have my patient do fairly aggressive inferior displacement maneuvers on the side that is more high riding to try and speed along the process of that side dropping and also to help that side try to catch up to the other one. I would recommend asking your surgeon about that to see what his or her recommendation is. Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell
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January 11, 2019
Answer: Asymmetric Fullness Hello and thank you for your question and photo. Although it is difficult to see the complete shape of the breasts from your photo, it does appear that one of your implants is higher than then the other . Although most implants settle into the correct position by 3 months after breast augmentation, it can take longer. If the position of the implant does not improve by 6 months a revision surgery may be needed to correct this. It is always best to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Best of luck with your ongoing recovery.
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January 11, 2019
Answer: Asymmetric Fullness Hello and thank you for your question and photo. Although it is difficult to see the complete shape of the breasts from your photo, it does appear that one of your implants is higher than then the other . Although most implants settle into the correct position by 3 months after breast augmentation, it can take longer. If the position of the implant does not improve by 6 months a revision surgery may be needed to correct this. It is always best to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Best of luck with your ongoing recovery.
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January 11, 2019
Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear rdnwithnewtatas,Women’s breasts have some degree of asymmetry. Some may be more noticeable than others. If you have breast asymmetry before breast augmentation surgery, there is a great chance that this will exhibit right after the surgery.If the asymmetry becomes more noticeable after breast augmentation surgery, a revision may be needed to correct the asymmetry. In most cases, the revision involves correction in both breasts. For example, large breasts can be reduced to a more manageable size, but the amount of reduction might differ between each breast if one happens to be naturally larger than the other. The same can be said if a person wants to augment their small breasts to a larger size: one might be augmented more than the other.Also, you should wait until after 6 months when your implants have completely dropped and fluffed into their final position. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Make sure your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MD
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January 11, 2019
Answer: Breast asymmetry Dear rdnwithnewtatas,Women’s breasts have some degree of asymmetry. Some may be more noticeable than others. If you have breast asymmetry before breast augmentation surgery, there is a great chance that this will exhibit right after the surgery.If the asymmetry becomes more noticeable after breast augmentation surgery, a revision may be needed to correct the asymmetry. In most cases, the revision involves correction in both breasts. For example, large breasts can be reduced to a more manageable size, but the amount of reduction might differ between each breast if one happens to be naturally larger than the other. The same can be said if a person wants to augment their small breasts to a larger size: one might be augmented more than the other.Also, you should wait until after 6 months when your implants have completely dropped and fluffed into their final position. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Make sure your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MD
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