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27, 5'5", 118lb, Asymmetric Breasts

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So like many of you, I have been stalking realself...

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KittyGato88
$7,630
So like many of you, I have been stalking realself for a very long time...like years. I have always have assymetric breasts that I'm very self conscious about. Growing up my doctor and mom would always tell me they will even out as I get older. Well here I am at 27 years old in a couple days and still nothing! But looking back I'm sure my mom and Doctor knew the whole time it would never get better but you wanted to give me hope. So here I am entertaining plastic surgery to correct my chest. I have had several consultations over email since recently starting a new job and not being able to take vacation time yet. However this Friday I will be going to two in person consultations. It seems unanimous between all the doctors that I will need a lift on my larger side (right) and different sized implants in both. But I have to admit...I'm SO SCARED about putting something foreign in my body and worried about if I don't like it or if it doesn't turn out good. Then I would have wasted all that money. The only alternative is getting a reduction on my larger breast but that means I would be only a large B cup and that wouldn't look good on my proportions (big bottom girl here). Does anyone have any advice for me? Have anyone done an augmentation and lift on just one breast? Thank you ladies!

KittyGato88's provider

Amy K. Alderman, MD, FACS, MPH

Amy K. Alderman, MD, FACS, MPH

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 30, 2015

Can't wait to hear how your consults go. Hopefully your decision will become more clear after your consults. If you're feeling uncertain about implants, could you possible start with just a reduction/lift on one side and see how that goes? Or would this make it complicated for a future augmentation? Keep us posted!

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October 30, 2015
I actually inquired about that but it would entail liposuction and a lollipop lift which would leave really bad scars. I'm not sure how much it would cost but I don't think I could justify doing that just to be depressed about the scars on one side. So I will be doing an augmentation instead (I added a vectra 3 D image in the next post).
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November 1, 2015

Ah, yes, that makes sense. I'm so glad things are slowly but surely falling into place for you. It sounds like you have a good plan with two different sized implants and even possibly different profiles. I think it's also realistic to know that your nipples might not be perfectly even, but honestly, most women have some type of asymmetry with their breasts. Keep us updated and happy early birthday!

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November 2, 2015
Thank you!
January 27, 2016
Girl. I had the same problem, maybe worse. I am 2 weeks post op and I feel so much better about my breasts!
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September 11, 2016
Oops just seeing your reply to this! Glad it turned out well for you. Are you still loving them??
March 18, 2016
I'm no expert but I bet if you went a little larger then you wouldn't need a lift. GL :)
March 18, 2016
Our breasts are so similar! Mine look almost like that with the asymmetry. I hope your surgery gets scheduled and goes well
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September 11, 2016
So happy for you! I just saw you had your surgery and they look great btw. Are you still loving them?
UPDATED FROM KittyGato88
1 year pre

2 consultations down

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KittyGato88
So I went to two doctors today for consultations and I will definitely be going to one of them...who? I'm not entirely sure right now. I'm adding a before and after vectra 3-D image. This is which 300cc on my larger right side and 375 on my smaller left side. This doctor suggested two different profiles to account for my projection and it looks like it just works. The larger side would be given a moderate since there's already existing projection and the smaller side would be given a moderate plus to gain projection. My inframammary fold would also need to be lowered just 2 centimeters. A different doctor said they looks about the same. While they aren't far off, I can still tell they are a bit and since I have realistic expectations about getting symmetry I understand that my nipples won't be in the same place and that my smaller breast will have more roundness since there is less breast tissue to start with. I did not discuss implant profiles with the first surgeon so I sent an email to the coordinator I'm working with and will get a reply probably Monday. But I really have to say I'm leaning toward the doctor that suggested different profiles. What do you think??
Regarding a reduction, I was told they would have to do liposuction on my larger breast and also a lollipop lift. I'm not sure how much it would be in comparison to an augmentation but I know I'm not fond of my smaller breast and definitely not a large scar when I may want to get an augmentation in the future anyways. My fiancé also brought up a good point when he asked how it may affect me mentally seeing not just one but two very small breasts...I can say 99.9% sure that I would probably be distraught. SO...an augmentation it will be. The good news is it looks like I won't need a lift but one doctor told me if I decided I really wanted one down the road that he could do it with just a local anesthetic. The bad news?? The Sientra gummy bears I so terribly wanted have stopped production due to inspection problems. They found one implant with a carbon and cotton particle. If you ask me, it sounds like the FDA (or whatever inspection agency) is trying to get money because neither carbon nor cotton should cause any sort of problem for anyone.
I forgot to add this to my first post but I am 27 (in 4 more days!) , 5'5" and currently 132lb but still wear the same size as when I was 126. I just weight lift so I've got more muscle now :)

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UPDATED FROM KittyGato88
1 year pre

One more thing...

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KittyGato88
I forgot to add that the second surgeon who suggested the different profiles also suggested a subglandular implant and not submuscular since I have a decent amount of breast tissue starting out. That way I will have a natural result without worrying as much about the constriction that submuscular can give. Hmmm......decisions, decisions. Below or above the muscle is also something I need to ask the first surgeon. It's probably pretty normal to forget questions!! Lol

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