Breast Asymmetry Correction New York City, NY

Many of our procedures are performed using local anesthesia alone. However, when appropriate, we may recommend sedation (also known as twilight anesthesia) to enhance your comfort. We will discuss whether sedation is indicated for your procedure with Dr. Antell during your consultation. After your procedure, it’s normal to experience tightness, swelling, soreness, and pressure across the chest, particularly during the first several days. The level of discomfort varies depending on the combination of procedures performed, such as whether your treatment included implants, a breast lift, or breast reduction.

Your treatment extends beyond the day of surgery to ensure your breasts heal properly and your results continue to develop as expected. Most patients begin with a consultation and a pre-operative appointment, followed by their surgical procedure and several post-operative visits during the healing process. These appointments allow Dr. Antell to monitor your recovery, evaluate breast symmetry as swelling improves, and answer any questions you may have.

Immediately after surgery, you’ll notice that your breasts appear more balanced than before, but swelling initially hides the outcome. As healing progresses over the following weeks, your breasts gradually soften, settle into a more natural position, and continue to become more symmetrical. At the 3-6-month mark, most people see their final results.

Coordinate your travel plans with your surgical recovery and follow-up schedule. While many patients are able to travel within a relatively short period after surgery, it’s important that Dr. Antell has the opportunity to evaluate your healing before you leave the New York area, particularly during the early stages of recovery.

As with any surgical procedure, breast asymmetry correction carries potential risks, including bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, changes in nipple sensation, unfavorable scarring, asymmetry, implant-related complications when implants are used, or the possibility of requiring revision surgery. Since each correction is uniquely tailored, the specific risks may vary depending on the procedures included in your treatment plan.