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Can a Reduction Make Breasts Symmetrical?

asked 2 years ago by coleykins in San Francisco, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 599 times
Tags: breasts, female, asymmetry

My right breast is larger than my left breast and I think I'd like to get the right one reduced rather than elect for a breast augmentation. Is a reduction of the larger breast possible?

15 answers to Can a Reduction Make Breasts Symmetrical?

Reduction mammoplasty to achieve breast symmetry

In my experience thereis no such thing as "breast symmetry" if one subjects them to strict measurments. Depending on your particular situation, and desires either reduction or augmentation, or both ,could be utilized to acheive your goals in making your breasts MORE SYMMETRICAL.

Barry H. Dolich, MD
Bronx Plastic Surgeon

Breast Asymmetry Correction?

Thank you for the question. There are usually many options available to help improve breast symmetry. The best option for you will depend on in-person physical examination and a full discussion of your goals/preferences. In person consultation with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon will be helpful. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry corrected with breast lift and breast reduction.

Hi. You need a breast reduction of the right breast and a breast lift of the left breast. Both operations need to be done INTERNALLY without relying on tightening the skin ( Lejour technique), because skin stretches. You are left with a lollipop scar. You should do great!

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction to equal breast size

It is more common to have breasts that vary in size and shape with in the same individual. Usually these differences are slight and are not noticeable. If the differences are noticeable then reducing one breast is an option. Usually this will help equal the volume although the shape of the breast may vary if the shapes were different to begin with.

Sharon Theresa McLaughlin MD
Long Island City Plastic Surgeon

Yes, it's part of the operation

One of the goals of reduction is not only making the breasts smaller but symmetrical as well. Occasional patients have significant asymmetry and the operation can achieve good balance in most circ;umstances.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Reduction to create symmetry

Hi, Thank you for your question. Yes, it is possible. Providing that the location of your nipples is even, you could have a little lipo done on the larger breast. However, if they are not even, then you may need a lift. I would definitely need to examine you in order to give you the best advice. Generally, you can either reduce the larger breast or augment the smaller breast to achieve symmetry. Best regards, Dr. Speron

Sam Speron, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Yes!

Excellent question. In cases where significant asymmetry of the breasts exists, the frequent question is make smaller side larger, or make larger size smaller. A unilateral reduction may be able to accomplish your goal without adding an implant. sek

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Reduce or enlarge asymmetic breasts

Yes it can be reduced. If the nipples are symmetric in height, you may be able to reduce the breast with liposuction. If the nipple is lower, you will need to lift and reduce the larger breast. This may involve scarring. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry

Breast asymmetry can be treated just like you wrote. You can augment the smaller breast or reduce the larger one. If the breasts are of good size and shape, then a reduction of the larger breast is certainly a good option.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry

Reducing a larger breast to better match a smaller one is definitely possible. However, remember that most if not all women have some degree of asymmetry to their bodies and specially the breast area. Asymmetry in all of our body areas is natural and achieving perfect symmetry is not a realistic expectation. However, significant improvement can be achieved very easily with many of the surgical techniques available today. The best course to take is to consult with a board certified plastic... more

Bahram Ghaderi, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Asymmetry

There are many options to address breast asymmetry. Breast asymmetry is one of the more difficult breast surgeries that we perform as plastic surgeons. But yes a reduction can be performed to make the breasts more symmetrical. The key word is more. It is not possible to match the opposite breasts but they will be a lot closer, atleast in a volume standpoint. Hope that helps.

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Absolutely

Unilateral breast reduction is certainly one of your options. When 2 structures are different the goal is to achieve balance based on your desires but also on your anatomy. Generally speaking augmenting the smaller side, reducing the larger side or performing a differential augmentation and lift to both breasts are your options. Reducing the larger breast will bring the nipple position and breast volume into better balance while placing scars on the larger breast. Augmenting the smaller... more

Robert W. Kessler, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetry of breasts

There are many strategies to dealing with breast asymmetries with various combinations of implants, lifts, and reductions. There is no simple answer. In general, symmetry is more effectively achieve by doing similar procedures to both breasts. That is, bilateral asymmetrical reduction may produce better symmetry than unilateral reduction. Having implants in both breasts will achieve symmetry better than only an implant in just one. Depending on how your breasts are asymmetric, the simplest... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Unilateral Breast Reduction

A unilateral reduction is certainly possible and is probably a better way to achieve better symmetry than an augmentation of your smaller breast. This is frequently done following a unilatereal breast reconstruction to achieve symmetry. I would echo, however, that symmetry is relative and that some asymmetry is the norm.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction creates symmetry

One of the hallmarks of an appropriately done breast reduction is creation of symmetry. Often asymmetry is inherent to the architecture of the breast. In a reduction procedure I generally reduce and lift the smaller side. Then I use that as a model for the larger breast. Visual looks, weights, and measurements are used in this process. Although achieving 100% symmetry is illusive one can expect virtual symmetry in clothing and in a bra. www.egrari.com