I am 6 weeks post op breast augmentation 300 cc silicone under the muscle and am concerned about my right breast being higher than the other. I've also noticed it's tighter and the incision is higher. Do I just need to give it more time? I had significant bruising on my right side after surgery but none on the left.
January 24, 2015
Answer: Too early to judge outcome At six weeks after surgery you are still quite a bit too early to judge the outcome. Things are going to change over the next 6 months.
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January 24, 2015
Answer: Too early to judge outcome At six weeks after surgery you are still quite a bit too early to judge the outcome. Things are going to change over the next 6 months.
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January 22, 2015
Answer: Breast asymmetry Thank you for your question.Based on your photographs, it does appear as if one breast is higher than the other. The position of the implants does change with time and it is possible that the right breast could drop to match the other side. You may have early signs of capsular contracture which is causing the right implant to be higher as well. My advice is to discuss these issues with your surgeon immediately. It is a simple procedure to lower the right implant. Contracture is a bit more complicated to treat but some surgeons, including myself, believe in the use of accolate to reduce or eliminate early capsular contracture. Your surgeon is in the best position to help you further. Your surgeon will determine the next best course of action, which could include waiting to see if things get better on their own.
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January 22, 2015
Answer: Breast asymmetry Thank you for your question.Based on your photographs, it does appear as if one breast is higher than the other. The position of the implants does change with time and it is possible that the right breast could drop to match the other side. You may have early signs of capsular contracture which is causing the right implant to be higher as well. My advice is to discuss these issues with your surgeon immediately. It is a simple procedure to lower the right implant. Contracture is a bit more complicated to treat but some surgeons, including myself, believe in the use of accolate to reduce or eliminate early capsular contracture. Your surgeon is in the best position to help you further. Your surgeon will determine the next best course of action, which could include waiting to see if things get better on their own.
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