5 weeks post op, one is bigger than the other. Any suggestions? (photos)

Thanks for posting your photos and
for your question. It's understandable to have concerns about your breasts'
appearance during the first several weeks after surgery — but have patience.
Because breasts usually heal at different rates and implants settle into place
at different times, breast asymmetry is common at 5 weeks post-op. The initial
results of your procedure look quite positive, and I encourage you to wait 3 to
5 months before assessing the final results. If you still have concerns,
contact your plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Good luck.

 From your photos it appears that you have a very nice early postoperative result. Because you put a larger implant on the right side, the breast envelope has to adapt to a greater challenge. That breast will likely sit higher and take longer to settle down but it most likely will. You and your doctor identified asymmetry preoperatively, and you have done something about it. This will ultimately improve it but not eliminate it. Congratulations!  

The two breasts commonly heal quite differently. One breast may swell more, feel more uncomfortable, or have a different initial shape. After complete healing, they will be more similar and natural. You must have patience, but if this causes concern, ask questions of the doctor or the nursing staff.You should wait until 3-6 months post op to consider a breast revision.#BA#breastaugmentation#breastaugmentationhealing#BAhealing

I appreciate your question.



Right now, you are very early on in the
post op recovery period. It will take 3-6 months for you to feel comfortable
having implants in your body and for them to settle. This time allows for you
to physically and psychologically adapt to your new body image. There are many
variables that contribute to a breast augmentation's final result. Preop size
and shape, IMF location, location of the implants and type of implant. Patients
heal at different rates and each breast will sometimes heal at a different
rate. Rest, relax, recover and heal. Please Express your concerns to your surgeon so
he/she can examine you. Then reassess final result at 6 months.



The best way to assess and give true
advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.



Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

It is difficult to comment on your result without seeing your preop photos. You are still very early postop and the shape will change over the coming months. I would stay in touch with your PS. 

Thanks for your question and photos.I can see asymmetry from your photos.However, you are still early in your recovery process; I recommend you give some more time before evaluating your outcome.Implants can take up to 6 months to settle and to change size and shape.It is not uncommon to wish for larger implant size after the surgery.  Again, please allow another 5 months prior to considering revision surgery.Best regards.

Greetings. Based on the information given, you are still early in the postoperative phase.  The symmetry concerns may have been present preoperatively.  In any case, things will still change as the swelling improves.  Remain patient and follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

It is too early to judge your breasts. It will take 3 to 6 months for the swelling to subside and the tissues to heal. I suspect that if you look back at your pre op photos you will see that your breasts were shaped differently to begin with and this will carry through post op as well.

It is difficult to give an accurate opinion just looking at postoperative pictures, but my guess is that your asymmetry was an asymmetry in shape, rather than an asymmetry in volume. The position of the nipples is still asymmetric, and that is not something that can be corrected just with implants of different sizes. Your breasts may naturally improve over the coming months, but if you will still be unhappy you should discuss the option of a small, unilateral uplift to improve the symmetry in shape.

Thank you
for the question. You are still in the
post operation recovery stage. It is not
uncommon to have asymmetries during this period since breasts do heal and drop at different rates.. It usually takes around 4-6 months for the implants to fully settle so best give it more time. It would be best to visit your
board-certified plastic surgeon and get a full evaluation on your concern. Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi.





An
in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
your needs and provide true medical advice.