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5 Weeks Post Op With Asymmetry - Stockholm

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I can tell my PS is getting somewhat agitated with...

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I can tell my PS is getting somewhat agitated with me... His answer this time round, no surprise there..... 'you will have beautiful breasts & you have a guarantee'. 'We will look again at 3 months' ......
Seriously!? Its not exactly putting my worries at ease, or should it?
I asked about wearing my strap again & to perhaps massage my right breast, but he doesn't want me to massage my breast as I have textured implants. And as for the strap, he had concern that this could negatively impact the nice,big left breast.
I will just have to wait & see what happens. Grrrrrr!!!
I'm by no means an expert in BA, but my theory is that right breast pocket need to be lowered at the crease to bring it in line with the left breast fold. This will allow the implant to not squish up into my armpit & drop into a natural position.
In the back of my mind I was thinking CC, but they are feeling more & more softer with each day. So I will put that thought to bed for now....
I posted a question to the doctors & consensus are, again no surprise there, 'it's too early to judge & I should wait at least 3 months'.
I know this! I was just hoping that one of the Docs could look at my pics & perhaps point out something that could explain why my right breast is now so small...
One doc did have this to say & I'm not sure what he means with "depression over the upper pole" ...??

"You have fair amount of asymmetry before,but still it is too early
I would recommend that you wait at least three month before evaluating the final result. The other issue is the preexisting asymmetries. Your left breast fold is 1.5 cm lover,your left nipple pointing outward. You have more depression over the upper p[ole of your left breast than right."

So like many of us worry-wart-boob-obsessed ladies do, I went searching for tricks I could try to help my right breast descend south. I read a tip from a Doc on this forum, he recommended an elastic bandeau above the 'high' breast & below the breast that is in good position. He refers to it as 'Mexican gun belt style'.
It's worth a try I recon & perhaps this could proof my theory wrong.

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November 3, 2012
I am watching your progress. How are you doing? Any new photos? How are your incisions doing now? Has your swelling gone down more? You had asymmetry before your BA. Did your PS use different size implants because of this? Can I ask you why you decided on Gummy Bear Tear Drop Implants? Did you try on different types of sizers beforehand? I haven't seen many women on here (in the US) getting them, so just wondered.
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November 3, 2012
Hi Westwind! Other than driving myself crazy about my breasts... I'm doing ok :-) The whole morning boob thing seems to be starting again, perhaps something to do with the cold winter that's started. My incisions are healing good. They are nicely closed, a bit redish, but not raised. My right one is not as long as the left, but feels quite lumpy under the skin when I applying the Cicatrix silicone gel. My PS just said that this gel is very expensive & there is no scientific proof that it will have any effect, but stated that it won't do any harm either. He's pretty much 'old school'. I went with 360cc on both sides, as I didn't foresee that asymmetry after the op would be such a big deal. I should have paid a bit more attention to this. But what's done is done. My reason for the choice of implant was much based on recommendation of my PS after assessing my Pre-op anotamy. I was looking long term, wanting a very natural look & un eventful healing process. I must admit, I find myself wondering what round implants would have done for me, but don't regret my teardrops! They feel great! Soft, but nice and firmly in place! I'm now just hoping @ praying that my right breast drops into a more favourable position. How are you holding up?
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February 24, 2015
Just found your review, I so can relate to you at this moment!! How are you doing? Any new pictures?
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I have been feeling some pain & discomfort In my...

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I have been feeling some pain & discomfort In my right breast & thought it is probably still the swelling & the cold weather that is making my muscles a bit tight. But when I looked at them, I can see some thing is not right with my breasts.
I really don't know which breast is ok...
The left one that is nice & big?
The right one that is small & painful?

I know it is still very soon after the op & understand when my PS said, that if one was bigger than the other before the operation, it will remain that way after the operation. But i look at my picture before & I do not see such a big difference as now.

Could this be a sign of CC?
Could it just be something with how my pockets were created?
I have attached a new pic...
I feel do sad right now!
Tried to voice my concerns with hubby & he's so sick of me & these boobs! So much for support there! :-(

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October 30, 2012
I now see a considerable size difference- one breast is def. bigger than the other....  address this issue with your PS ASAP!!!!!!Good Luck hunn
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October 30, 2012
It's so frustrating, a week ago I saw my PS & all was well. How can things go pear shape do quick?! I sent my PS an email tonight, I hope he's got something comforting to tell me. Tnx Kooberry
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October 30, 2012
Oh no...what happened? Was the 4 week picture just taken a few days ago? I agree with koo to follow-up with your surgeon. So sorry hubby isn't being more understanding. I know how tough that is. Please keep us posted!
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October 30, 2012
It's crazy how quick these boobs change! Just a week ago I updated my progress pics, now tonight again & it sure wad a disturbing image! And as for hubby... Grrrrr!
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Reading some of my earlier posts where I’m...

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Reading some of my earlier posts where I’m freaking out, I can’t help but shake my head at how silly I was, stressing so much!
Funny how with each new day you faced with different niggles & the issues of the day before seems to be far less & fade away.

Today marks 4 weeks & I have uploaded a new pic showing my progress. My right breast has the 2 freckles on it close to the armpit. (Looking at the photo, it’s your left & my right). This is also the smaller breast & my dominant side. The teardrop shape implant is now visible at 4weeks. I can’t believe how much they have changed in a short space of time! I had my 4week check up with my PS today & he gave me the all clear to carry on with life as I knew it - as long as it doesn’t cause me discomfort, I can do it! My incisions are healing nicely & I’ve started using Cicatrix gel over the scars. As for size, they really don’t look all that big with clothes on, but in a bra, with a side view, they really do project out quite far, to the likes of 9cm give or take. Compared to what I showed before, this change is huge! In 6 weeks I go back to sunny South Africa to see all my family & friends & I can not wait to showcase my new ta-ta’s! By then they should be really soft & more natural looking.

Well to all you ladies out there that is going thru this healing process, good luck & remember, going thru a BA is a journey not a marathon. Take it easy – patience is key!

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October 25, 2012
You look great leeann! Thanks for posting the progression piks. Let us know what the family says in South Africa. I'm sure you will be dropping some jaws & turning some heads...LOL Congrats hunn:-)