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Asymmetric Breasts: One Implant or Two?

asked 1 year ago by amazon woman in California
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 360 times
Tags: asymmetry, one implant

My right breast is one cup size smaller than my left. I love the size of my left breast. I have thick skin and they are both perky/no sagging. I have had breast implant consultations and I have the option of placing an implant only in the smaller breast or I could place a very small implant in the left and bring the right up to the size of the bigger one. I plan to have children in the future. For the best cosmetic result after surgery is it better to have one breast implant or do both?

13 answers to Asymmetric Breasts: One Implant or Two?

Asymmetric Breasts

With asymmetric breasts it is best to put different size implants in an attempt to achieve more symmetry. By putting an implant in just one side, you may be unhappy since the implant will change the shape of the breast in addition to adding more volume. In most cases, it is best to put a small implant in the larger breast to try and have a symmetric shape as well as volume or size. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Asymmetry

If you prefer the size of the larger breast, then I would not recommend augmenting the breast...one cup difference equates to approximately 200ccs (give or take according to your body dimensions). Without sagging and no history of a congenital breast disorder (tubular breast, constricted breast, etc.) I would favor a subpectoral biplanar implant to afford symmetry. A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will be able to make appropriate size, shape and profie recommendations to you, seek one out n more

John Philip Connors III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

One implant is OK for breast asymmetry

Hi Amazon Woman, I think you answered your own question. You love the size of your left breast, so why put in an implant? There is no reason. Put a small implant in the right breast and you should be very happy. I have lots of patients with one breast implant for asymmetry and they are happy with the result. Hope this helps. Tracy M. Pfeifer, MD, MS

Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

drpfeifer.com

Individualize approach to asymmetric breasts

No two cases are exactly the same, and there are some circumstances where an implant on only one side makes sense. This is not typical however, especially when a lift is required since the lift does not maintain upper fullness over the long term without an implant. Even without needing a lift, implants can change the shape of the breasts so most often it is best to do both sides.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetric Breasts Need Asymmetric Implants?

Once a breast implant is placed, the resulting shape of the breast is different from a natural breast. This is related to the obvious placement of the implant and the distribution of volume - now you have more fullness in the upper aspect of the breast. This is not routinely seen in natural breasts related to gravity and the natural distribution of volume. If you were looking to merely equal out the "volume" of the breast - so they fit evenly in a bra - then I'd... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetrical breasts can be evened out.

It depends on the way you may feel about having only one implant. You can also have a breast reduction on the larger breast and have similar implants placed, depending on your anatomy. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Why mess with something you love?

Dear Amazon Woman, Why put an implant in a breast that you like the size of already? Augment your smaller breast to match the bigger one that you like. All implants have risks, so placing only one implant cuts your risk almost in half, as well. Good luck! see video

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

www.francisnyplasticsurgery.com

Breast aurgmentation for asymmety, implant on both sides best

Breast asymmetry is not uncommon, and though there may be a temptation to augment one side, we feel it is best to us an implant on both sides to ensure and even texture, shape and feel. An implant on one side can accentuate dissimilarity despite an equal volume in a bra. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Correction of assymetric breasts

The correction of asymmetric breasts varies from individual to individual. The options can include unilateral augmentation (one implant), bilateral augmentation ( two implants ), implant on one side and either a Mastopexy(lift) or even a reduction on the other side. You have already asked yourself the most important question - which breast ( or either) do you like. Since you like your larger breast I would talk to your plastic surgeon about the best way to make... more

Susan E. Downey, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetric breasts

Since breasts are paired structures, do similar procedures to each breast. That is, for greater symmetry, either reduce the larger breast to match the smaller, put different size implants in each breast, or best of all, reduce the left breast a little and add similar implants to each side.

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

For breast symmetry, two implants are best

Breast implants create a slightly different shape to the breasts than a natural breast. To make your breasts as symmetric as possible implants of different sizes will correct the volume difference and leave the breast symmetry as close as possible. You can get by with one implant, but one on each side would be better.

G. Gregory Gallico III, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetric Breasts: One Implant or Two

You failed to post photos of your breasts thusly I can only guess. But from your posting I would just do one implant first allow healing before a second operation.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetric breasts

It all depends upon what you want. If you want the lft one larger have implants in both. If you just want to match the left than have an implant in the right.