I am 10 days post op but I've noticed my inframammary fold has been uneven since day 1. I included my preop photo - I am pretty sure I was symmetrical before surgery. Will this even out? If I press the implant down daily, will it lower the fold line to match the other side? As things begin to settle it looks as if my right breast is beginning to droop below the fold. Is a revision necessary? And why did this happen? Was the pocket not created correctly during surgery?
Answer: Breast Asymmetry and Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation very rarely produces perfect breast symmetry because virtually all patients have pre-existing breast asymmetry to some degree. You are very early in the post-operative recovery phase and the appearance of the breasts will change over time. Allow for a good six months after surgery before making any decision about revisions. Be sure to express your concerns to your surgeon who is in the best position to follow up on your healing and to advise you regarding implant massage and displacement.
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Answer: Breast Asymmetry and Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation very rarely produces perfect breast symmetry because virtually all patients have pre-existing breast asymmetry to some degree. You are very early in the post-operative recovery phase and the appearance of the breasts will change over time. Allow for a good six months after surgery before making any decision about revisions. Be sure to express your concerns to your surgeon who is in the best position to follow up on your healing and to advise you regarding implant massage and displacement.
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June 28, 2016
Answer: Uneven inframammary folds Your asymmetry is mild and you are very early after surgery. I have seen implants continue to drop for many many months. Your surgeon may have some advice about massage if you have smooth walled implants. If the upper poles of your breasts feel even I would not recommend you consider any type of revision for just asymmetric folds, as this is a common finding with many breasts. Give it 6 months to a year before you get too worried.
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June 28, 2016
Answer: Uneven inframammary folds Your asymmetry is mild and you are very early after surgery. I have seen implants continue to drop for many many months. Your surgeon may have some advice about massage if you have smooth walled implants. If the upper poles of your breasts feel even I would not recommend you consider any type of revision for just asymmetric folds, as this is a common finding with many breasts. Give it 6 months to a year before you get too worried.
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