Very normal to have some asymmetry both preop and post op despite your plastic surgeons best efforts. You are very early at only 3 weeks and settling can take a few months. You should discus your concerns with your surgeon or staff and they will reassure you to be patient. Actively you may want to try some gentle downward massage if the larger side also is also slightly higher as the normal "drop and fluff" process can differ from side to side.

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Early asymmetry is the rule rather than the exception. I encourage a measure of patience in the early postoperative period. Asymmetric swelling and soft tissue stretch may take as long as 6 months to stabilize.

With regard to your specific question, being patient is the best prescription.

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

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When you have both a breast augmentation and a lift, it takes at least three months before everything stops changing. It is not unusual for the breasts to heal at different rates, and for one to be more swollen at first. Just be patient and give yourself a few months of healing.

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Swelling is normal following a breast augmentation. It takes 3-4 months for swelling to go down and for you to see results.

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I can understand your concern, but please understand that 3 weeks is still very early in the healing process. The first thing to make sure is that you are healing appropriately for what was done for you. As surgeons. there are various stages of healing for different types of procedures, and your surgeon would know best if he/she thought your amount of asymmetry was within reason for what was done. Early asymmetry can often times be explained by simple swelling, but it is most important to see your surgeon to decide that after a thorough exam. Best of luck!

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It takes at least 6 weeks to 3 months to have an idea what is going on with symmetry after a mastopexy augmentation. It could be one implant sitting higher which may be temporary or from the lift. The hope is that you left the operating room symmetric. Be patient.

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Hi There,

There are many reasons one breast appears larger after a complex breast surgery like you had. At three weeks, there can be asymmetric swelling that may be in conjunction with bruising, but not all the time. Sometimes, fluid or serum can accumulate in the breast tissue on one side. This may resolve on it's own, but usually requires drainage. Your surgeon is the best person to ask. I hope all works out for the best.

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I would wait for a few weeks to see how everything settles down. In the first few weeks there is always a lot of swelling. So things can look uneven. Follow up with your surgeon to make sure everything is healing on track

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Thank you for your question.
You are very early in the recovery process and as things heal and settle, you will see that your breasts will change size, shape, etc. Unfortunately, without seeing your pre operative photos and your current photos, I cannot give you accurate advice.
I ask that you be patient and keep your follow up appointments with your surgeon as he/she has your breast interest in mind.
Best wishes for a result that you will be pleased with .
Tom Pousti MD
www.PoustiPlasticSurgery.com

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