Asymmetrical breasts one year after surgery - would moving the nipple to the left under local be the best option? (Photo)

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the right side has dropped more than the left, the left side is swollen and higher than the right, The line between the breasts is not symmetrical. I don't know which one is the problem, on the right side I feel the filling moving when I raise my hand or carry something heavy and the filling seems to have leaned a little to the right and I have pain in the right nipple , I went to see the doctor and he told me that a local surgery can be performed next to the nipple to move it a little to the left and that the symmetry is because my breasts were not symmetrical before. Now I am confused, should I allow him to do the operation or is there a solution other than what he said

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Without before surgery images it would be hard to evaluate whether current asymmetry is due to augmentation related issue, or some form of asymmetry was present before surgery? However, it appears that breast whose areola is higher needs some correction; it looks that IMF fold may be lower on that side? Lifting IMF may be one of the options to achieve more symmetry. In person examination is necessary to give you better advice. Good luck.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! If we are looking at the photos, I think the right breast is the problem. It appears to be bottomed out and substantially larger than the left. I don't think the nipple areola would be as much of a problem if the implant was in the correct place/position. I would suggest an in-person evaluation. Good luck!

Asymmetrical breasts one year after surgery - would moving the nipple to the left under local be the best option? (Photo)

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