Breast augmentation is designed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts, but over time, some women experience asymmetry due to implant shifting, rippling, capsular contracture, or other complications. Uneven breasts can affect confidence, clothing fit, and overall satisfaction with previous augmentation results. If you’re noticing asymmetry in your breast implants, breast revision surgery can refine your results for a more balanced and natural appearance.
At Revalla Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics, Dr. Lisa Hunsicker specializes in breast revision procedures, helping patients correct implant-related asymmetry and achieve the natural, symmetrical look they originally envisioned.
Why Do Breast Implants Become Asymmetrical?
While some minor asymmetry can be expected after augmentation, significant differences in size, shape, or position may develop due to:
- Implant Shifting – Over time, implants can migrate due to gravity, weight changes, or an improperly healed surgical pocket.
- Capsular Contracture – When scar tissue around an implant tightens, it can distort breast shape and create noticeable asymmetry.
- Implant Deflation or Rupture – One implant may lose volume or need replacement, leading to uneven breasts.
- Differences in Healing – Each breast may respond differently to surgery, affecting placement, softness, or projection.
- Rippling or Wrinkling – If an implant is placed incorrectly or lacks sufficient tissue coverage, visible rippling can cause asymmetry.
How Breast Revision Restores Balance
Breast revision surgery is customized to your concerns and aesthetic goals. Depending on the underlying cause of asymmetry, Dr. Hunsicker may recommend:
- Implant Replacement – Switching to a different size, shape, or type of implant can create better balance and proportion.
- Capsular Contracture Treatment – Removing and replacing an implant while addressing scar tissue can restore symmetry.
- Internal Pocket Adjustment – Adjusting the internal support structure can improve positioning if one implant has shifted.
- Fat Grafting for Minor Asymmetry – Using natural fat transfer, subtle volume differences between the breasts can be corrected.
- Breast Lift with Implant Revision – If sagging occurs, a lift can reposition the breasts while ensuring implant placement.
Schedule a Consultation Today
Dr. Hunsicker brings extensive expertise in complex breast revision cases at Revalla Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetics in Littleton, CO. She takes a personalized approach, working closely with each patient to refine their results while prioritizing long-term satisfaction. Whether correcting complications or enhancing previous outcomes, Dr. Hunsicker aims to create a natural, beautifully symmetrical look.
If you’re unhappy with breast implant asymmetry, revision surgery can help restore a balanced, confident look. Contact our practice by calling 720-283-2500 today.
