Follow-up question: 6.5 months post-op breast implant asymmetry & soreness (Photo)

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Follow up to my last question, adding before after pic. The right implant settled a bit more. I am wearing band, doing massage and at home ultrasound therapy. Is this asymmetry (right) likely to go away? Also, my main concern now is the soreness and mild pain I feel on side and bottom of breasts when I lift weights. I started lifting after 7 weeks post-op. Im at 6.5 months now. Its not excruciating pain and I don’t feel it when I am not working out. It’s Is this normal? Will it go away?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

At six months post op you are not likely to see much change to the breasts.  I encourage you to visit with your surgeon to discuss your concerns.  Some mild soreness with activity is normal and should improve over time.  Make sure you increase your activity gradually to avoid injury.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Forceful332443,
I understand your concern. 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

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello!
It is hard to discern right v left. One breast looks tighter than the opposite which looks softer and more "filled out" with lower crease. The higher tighter breast I am assuming is the one you are working on with the band, massage and ultrasound. It does appear that the one breast is contracted and I am glad to hear it is becoming less so with the treatments you are doing. Massage and the band are great. Some patients take Singulair medication to help as well - this would need to be prescribed by your surgeon.
It is normal for you to feel "something" with lifting and working out, particularly if your implants were placed behind your pectoralis muscles. This will be your "new normal" and is totally fine.
I would definitely recommend that you run your questions and concerns by your plastic surgeon. Best wishes to you!
Best wished to you!

Jonathan Heistein, MD · Answer

Although it isn't normal to have persistent pain 6 months after breast augmentation, sometimes it can persist that long for very active women.  Because it's been more than 6 months and because your breast implants aren't symmetric, I think it would be a very good idea to talk to your surgeon about both issues.  Then he/she can give you a good idea of what is going on and how to move forward to correct it.  Best of luck!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You have some bottoming out of the lower breasts and I would avoid external ultrasound treatments because it could make it worse. Do wear a good supporting bra with underwire and avoid upper body weights for now.

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