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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
asymetry after reduction
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
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asymetry after reduction
by Cat65, Feb 09, 2008 12:57AM
I had reduction surgery 7 weeks ago. I was almost perfectly symmetrical prior and my nipples were level. Now my right breast is larger and the nipple is higher. Approx 60 more grams of fat were removed from the smaller breast. (440 vs 503).
My surgeon says this is normal. I do not. What do you think?
My surgeon says this is normal. I do not. What do you think?
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Feb 11, 2008 11:00AM
, Feb 11, 2008 11:00AM
Your question brings up a number of issues. Were you and your surgeon both in agreement prior to the surgery about your pre-existing asymmetry? If so, clearly more tissue should have been removed from the larger side. The removed tissue is typically weighed during the procedure.
However, the 60 gram different (only 2 ounces), is not large. Further, in my opinion, it is much too early to assess the result of the procedure as to symmetry. Another two or three months will be necessary for tissue maturation and settling. I would advise patience about this. Finally, virtually no pair of breasts are perfectly symmetrical anyway, and it is technically not possible to assure perfect symmetry after breast reduction and lift surgery.
However, the 60 gram different (only 2 ounces), is not large. Further, in my opinion, it is much too early to assess the result of the procedure as to symmetry. Another two or three months will be necessary for tissue maturation and settling. I would advise patience about this. Finally, virtually no pair of breasts are perfectly symmetrical anyway, and it is technically not possible to assure perfect symmetry after breast reduction and lift surgery.
