Asymmetrical breasts 6 weeks post-surgery. Will it even out? (Photo)

Hi hw1904,

I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast augmentation surgery. However, you are still in the early stages of the healing process at 6 weeks post op.

You will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.

At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues around the implants are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides and the implants drop to their final position, you will be able to see the final result of your breast augmentation surgery.

Dropping of implants is part of the healing process and this occurs after the tissues surrounding the implants slowly relax, allowing the implants to settle into their final position. It can take about four to six months for the implant to drop down to their final position. Also, your breasts can drop at different rates.

But if you are still concerned, you can always visit your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. This way, you will be reassured. Also, if after six months, you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breast, you can visit your plastic surgeon and discuss the possibility of revision surgery.

Lastly, follow your plastic surgeons post-operative instructions and advice for faster healing and recovery.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You are still early in the healing process and what you are seeing are not your final results. Usually, it takes around 6 months to fully heal and only by then will you see your final results. Breast asymmetry may be caused by different factors. The most common is an pre-existing asymmetry even before the surgery. Another factor may be due to the different rate of swelling between the breasts causing temporary asymmetry. The best resource of information would be your board certified plastic surgeon as he/she knows your condition best.

There is a difference which may simply be your natural breast aymmetry -was this difference the same before surgery, relatively speaking?
If it is more marked than I would suggest an ultrasound be done to exclude a fluid collection.
If you continue to have any concerns of course you should always return to your PS for advice and reassurance.