Surgeon used 2 different profiles, very uneven results. Do I need a revision? (Photo)

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I had over the muscle sub facia implants placed 6 weeks ago. Right breast was 50cc bigger so Dr did 510cc left breast and 470cc right breast. Plan was ultra high profile but during surgery DR changed and did 2 different profiles ultra high in left and high profile in right. From day one the results have been 2 completely looking breast, its has not improved. The largest issue is the upper pole on the left breast compared the the right. Will this get better or will I need a revision.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear resinrustics,
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

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You had severe asymmetry pre-operatively.  You will need a revision.  I would recommend a circumareola approach to reposition the nipples.  You may also benefit from fat transfers rather than just implant exchange.  The fat can be used to create upper pole fullness and to create symmetry of the inframammary folds.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Your breast asymmetry was not just volumetric, it also involved skin surface area; your larger breast also proportionately had more skin, so any combination of implants would not have adequately addressed this. You needed either a unilateral breast lift or a bilateral lift with the smaller on getting a smaller lift. Implant selection was also off. This all can be fixed with a complicated surgery that requires a true breast expert.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

The higher implant could still settle down into place and you would look much more symmetrical. I would suggest wearing the breast band and consider external ultrasound treatments and oral Accolate. Otherwise, you will need surgery to adjust the inferior pocket.  However, it is too soon for a revision since you are early in the healing phase.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear resinrustics,
Between day 1 and day 42 (six weeks) there are 41 days.  Surely, your plastic surgeon did NOT tell you that after 42 days your breasts will look the best that they will ever look.  LISTEN to your doctor for now.  You have put trust in this person.  If after at LEAST 6 months you are not satisfied, then have a discussion with him/her/he/she/them/they.  Good luck!

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