At 7 days post-op, you are still extremely early in the healing process. I encourage patients to allow for 3-6 months before passing judgments as much will change from now until then. Asymmetry is very common and expected in the early stages; however, this will improve. The degree to which this will improve is unclear, but at 1 week time is on your side.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

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It is difficult to evaluate your situation without more information. Certainly at only one-week postop, it is much too early to make any final judgements as the breasts normally "settle" over the first few months. No two breasts (natural or augmented) are completely even (symmetric), and it is not unusual to have a "favorite" one. You should follow up with your plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns.

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After three procedures, conditions and expectations are different than the pre operative situation before the first operation. I would explore your options after about 3 months after your surgery. It is nearly impossible to assess your particular situation without a physical examination, evauluation of your tissues and an assessment of your values and goals. Some modest asymmetries are an acceptable precondition of any cosmetic procedure. Most people have to have those skeletal and physical subtle differences pointed out to them pre-operatively, so that post operative expectations can be agreed upon. If you feel you have a significant difference side to side, my first advice is to discus this w your operative surgeon and obtain his conclusions.

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A mastopexy or uplift is one of the hardest procedures that we as plastic surgeons do. It is easier to make one breast look good but more difficult to match that perfectly with the other. Yes, you can always have a revision but I would wait at least six months. I do use an internal bra to help keep them perky longer!

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You will have to wait at least three months depending upon what was done. At one week it is impossible to say what will change and what won't. You need to trust your PS at this point.

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Thanks you for your question.

I am sorry to hear about your concerns but I believe that you are still too early in your recovery to begin assessing your cosmetic result.

It is not uncommon for implants to settle at slightly different rates, and millimeters of settling can make a huge difference! I would recommend scheduling a follow up appointment with your operating surgeon to discuss your concerns and to monitor your healing thus far as he/she is most qualified to evaluate your progress to date.

I always tell my patients that it takes a full 6-12 months to see your final results. Your breasts will continue to evolve and improve with each passing day.

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It does take up to around 3 months to see your final result from surgery. It is not uncommon to have uneven swelling, or uneven looking breasts after surgery. I suggest giving it a little more time, but also talk to your doctor about your concerns. Good luck!

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