Nine Days Post-Surgery: Asymmetry Correction and Vertical Incision Breast Reduction

 Today, I would like to share a case where we addressed a significant breast asymmetry, particularly in a young patient. 

It's important to remember that the human body is inherently asymmetric. Whether it's the face, the body, or even our arms and legs, perfect symmetry is rare. The same holds true for the breasts. It's quite common for one breast to be larger, more pronounced, or spaced differently than the other. Consequently, rectifying these irregularities is a crucial aspect of breast reduction surgery. 

Asymmetry in breast size isn't just a matter of aesthetic; it's a matter of health as well. These differences in breast volume can potentially affect spinal alignment, contributing to conditions like scoliosis. What's more, they can also have a psychological impact, affecting a person's self-esteem and well-being, particularly in women. 

The case I'm about to share involves a young patient with notable breast volume, protrusion, and pronounced asymmetry. 

First, let's take a look at the pre-surgery images. 

Pre-Surgery Appearance for Asymmetry Correction and Vertical Incision Breast Reduction Surgery

The patient presents with a breast volume of approximately E to F cup on the right side and F to G cup on the left side, with more noticeable sagging on the left breast. 

In addition, the larger breast size has resulted in an areola diameter exceeding 7cm. 

However, it's fortunate that some upper chest volume has been preserved. Upon close inspection, it may seem like the upper chest has receded, but this effect is an exaggeration caused by the weight of the breast volume pulling downward, giving the appearance of upper chest reduction. In such cases, a vertical incision breast reduction surgery can effectively reduce volume and reshape the breast, gathering and securing the upper inner breast skin flap for an aesthetically pleasing result. 

During the surgery, we removed 500g of tissue from the right breast and 604g from the left breast. 

We also performed liposuction on both underarm areas. 

Usually, I advise patients to start taking progress photos around one month post-surgery. However, due to unique circumstances, this patient was able to have photos taken just 9days after the procedure. This allows us to provide you with glimpse of the early post-surgery results. 

Here is the appearance 9 days after the surgery. 

Even though it's only 9 days post-surgery , any lingering bruising is extremely minor, and there is very subtle swelling. 

The volume and contour of both breasts now appear beautifully symmetrical, a remarkable transformation from their pre-surgery state. 

Comparing the upper chest volume before and after the surgery, you can see a significant enhancement. This is a result of the precise tissue removal and expert breast reshaping, as mentioned earlier. 

The results of liposuction on the underarm areas are also highly satisfying. 

Let's now directly compare the before and after surgery photos. 

The visual difference in beauty becomes strikingly clear when you compare these photos side by side. 

We'll be closely monitoring how these results continue to improve in the future. 

As time goes by, we'll provide further updates and showcase the evolving transformation.