9 months post surgery. I was originally an A cup. i had a little bit of an uneven chest wall, right side is higher than my left. But my left breast sits higher than my right. We did 350 cc mentor gummy bear implant under the muscle. During the surgery my doctor put 350cc on my left and used 300cc on my right because of the chest wall. Now my issue is I'm having a lot more cleavage on my left side. Is this because of the chest wall or should he have gone with the same size implant as my left?
Answer: Slight asymmetry after breast augmentation should probably be accepted.
Breasts are not perfectly symmetrical before breast augmentation so slight asymmetries after the procedure should probably be accepted. The breasts pictured looks natural. I would leave them alone.
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Breasts are not perfectly symmetrical before breast augmentation so slight asymmetries after the procedure should probably be accepted. The breasts pictured looks natural. I would leave them alone.
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Answer: Rotation of form stable breast implants is a risk if not placed properly
You mentioned the use of a Mentor 'gummy bear' implant - which implies a form-stable CPG implant - currently not FDA approved, but there are a few surgeons out there permitted to use them under study protocol. If you truly have a shaped implant in place, it appears the left implant has rotated counter-clockwise a few degrees, changing the shape of your left breast. This can happen with any shaped implant, and its important to carefully dissect the implant pocket and use a drain when using these textured devices.
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Answer: Rotation of form stable breast implants is a risk if not placed properly
You mentioned the use of a Mentor 'gummy bear' implant - which implies a form-stable CPG implant - currently not FDA approved, but there are a few surgeons out there permitted to use them under study protocol. If you truly have a shaped implant in place, it appears the left implant has rotated counter-clockwise a few degrees, changing the shape of your left breast. This can happen with any shaped implant, and its important to carefully dissect the implant pocket and use a drain when using these textured devices.
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Answer: Gummy Bear Breast Implant
It is difficult to say from your photos, but if you truly have the "gummy bear" which is the form stable implant, then is it possible as previously stated, that the implant has rotated on the left side. From the photos also it may appear that the crease is a bit higher on the left. Again, the best way for some one to tell you what can be done would be to have your breast examined. Make sure you choose a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck, hope that helps.
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Answer: Gummy Bear Breast Implant
It is difficult to say from your photos, but if you truly have the "gummy bear" which is the form stable implant, then is it possible as previously stated, that the implant has rotated on the left side. From the photos also it may appear that the crease is a bit higher on the left. Again, the best way for some one to tell you what can be done would be to have your breast examined. Make sure you choose a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck, hope that helps.
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May 19, 2013
Answer: Breast asymmetry after augmentation
will persist as yours does. You have very good results and most people would not even appreciate what you see. That being said, you had a choice of using the larger implant on the lower side to make your breasts project equally or to use same sized implants and have your more prominent side always stick out more. If your implants are mobile and you can squeeze them together like a push up bra, I personally would not recommend anything else. I really do think they look great.
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May 19, 2013
Answer: Breast asymmetry after augmentation
will persist as yours does. You have very good results and most people would not even appreciate what you see. That being said, you had a choice of using the larger implant on the lower side to make your breasts project equally or to use same sized implants and have your more prominent side always stick out more. If your implants are mobile and you can squeeze them together like a push up bra, I personally would not recommend anything else. I really do think they look great.
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May 17, 2013
Answer: Asymmetry following a breast augmentation
There is some confusion about the type of implant that was used. But in any event it is difficult if not impossible to correct every asymmetry. Asymmetries can be from several different anatomic features including differences in volume, the shape of your chest wall etc... If you have some degree of scoliosis this can account for some asymmetry as well. Without a pre-operative photo it is not possible to fully evaluate your result or improvement in the degree of asymmetry. The goal is to make the breasts evener but absolute symmetry is often not possible to achieve.
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May 17, 2013
Answer: Asymmetry following a breast augmentation
There is some confusion about the type of implant that was used. But in any event it is difficult if not impossible to correct every asymmetry. Asymmetries can be from several different anatomic features including differences in volume, the shape of your chest wall etc... If you have some degree of scoliosis this can account for some asymmetry as well. Without a pre-operative photo it is not possible to fully evaluate your result or improvement in the degree of asymmetry. The goal is to make the breasts evener but absolute symmetry is often not possible to achieve.
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