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Can Asymmetrical Breasts be Fixed Without Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by collegegirl in charlotte
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 946 times
Tags: age 18-24, asymmetry, lift, non surgical, options

Hi! I am 22 years old and I was wondering from looking at my pictures could my asymmetrical breast be fixed without implants? Or would I need implants plus a lift in my left(the bigger one) breast? Thanks!

15 answers to Can Asymmetrical Breasts be Fixed Without Surgery?

Augmentation vs lift for asymmetric breasts

Breast asymmetries must generally be done in surgery. If the patient is OK with their size on the smaller size, a lift on one or both sides with slight reduction of the larger side is an option. This is the lowest maintenance option. Or the patient can have a lift plus asymmetric implants if the patient needs a bigger size.

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

What are my options for breast asymmetry?

Dear collegegirl, Yes, your breasts can be made more even without using implants. If you are happy with the size and shape of your larger left breast, then the smaller right breast can be enlarged using fat grafting or an implant. If you are happy with the size and shape of your smaller right breast, then the larger left breast can be made smaller by performing a breast reduction with a lift or by performing a breast reduction using liposuction. Regardless of the method used, expect... more

Larry Fan, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Correction of breast asymmetry

Correction does not always require implants. This is a personal choice. However, asymmetry does require a surgical procedure. I second the statement of another poster that, regardless of the solution you elect, there may still be a difference in the shape and appearance of the breasts.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Fixing breast asymmetry

Asymmetric breasts are very common, and you can definitely fix your asymmetry without implants. You can have a lift and reduction on the left in order to match the size and nipple position on the right. If you want the breasts to match and also be larger, then yes you would need implants, along with a list on the left. In that case a smaller implant can be used on the left side since it is already larger than the right. I would not recommend an implant on only one side though, since then you... more

Anita Patel, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants - Can I Achieve Symmetry Without Getting Implants?

Hi collegegirl in charlotte, You can definitely get an improvement without getting implants. You actually have a lot of choices, and you've received some very good suggestions so far. To summarize: 1) The simplest approach is to have a lift and small reduction on the left. That will make them more closely the same size. They will not, however, look exactly the same (they almost never do, whether before or after surgery). For one thing, one will... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Correcting your specific asymmetry

There are several options well detailed by the previous answers. The simplest and probably most stable for the future is a small reduction and lift on the left side only. I would strongly disagree with the answer that suggested that an implant on the right side alone would solve the asymmetry. We currently have no good way to measure the exact volume difference between breasts and position of the nipple (as well as shape) affects the apparent size/volume. Also the minimum size increase with... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Assymetric Breasts! What to do?

You can gain symmetry without an implant or if you wish you can have an implant. Without an implant the left side woul;d simply be lifted and slightly reduced. An implant could be used on the right side and the left side simply lifted and not reduced. Ot you can choose to go larger with a bigger implant on the right side and a lift etc as has been discussed. Lot of options. Get three consults with ABPS-FACS surgeons. Good Luck.

George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

www.pacfps.com

You can fix asymetry without an implant

There are a couple of options for you. The easiest is to get a small reduction on your left side. This will give you a loft in your nipple position on the left and can easily come very close to the size and shape of your right. Of course this gives you incisions on you left breast that you would not have on your right. Another option is much more controversial. Fat injections can be placed in your smaller (right breast) this is a procedure involving... more

Gordon Lewis, MD
Richmond Plastic Surgeon

Correcting breast asymmetry without implants

Surgery is required of course, though you can correct the asymmetry without breast implants. The best solution is a small reduction and lift on the larger breast. The procedure is safe and effective long term. The implants are only to be considered if you really want more volume. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Breast asymmetry

No two breasts are exaclty the same and even with implants and a small lift on the left, they may not look exactly the same.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Think about it

Your left breast is a little larger and lower than your right. Both have a small degree of sagging. For the best aesthetic result, you will need a reduction of the left breast and a lift of both breasts. This will reduce you in size about half of a cup. If that bothers you, you would need an implant to restore that size. The problem is that there will be scars that will be permanent. You're not in bad shape as you are. That is the trade off... more

E. Anthony Musarra II, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast Asymmetry

There are 2 ways to potentially correct your asymmetry without the use of implants. If you are happy with the size of your smaller breast, a small reduction could be carried out on your larger breast. If you are happier with the size of your larger breast, you could have fat transferred into your smaller breast (although there is some controversy regarding this procedure).

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Is lipofilling (fat grafting) surgery to you?

Dear lady, the least invasive procedure which I consider acceptable to increase volume is a lipofilling (fat grafting) of the breast. This would involve a liposuction else on your body, processing the fat in a way or another (methods vary) and injecting it under the breast skin. This has become a reasonably accepted procedure, which I perform regularly. However this won't correct for the slight sagging you have on your larger breast. But if volume is the only concern, lipofilling... more

Alexis Verpaele, MD
Belgium Plastic Surgeon

Wear a bra

In clothing with a little padding, you will be even. Only surgery can repair asymmetry that is significant.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast assymetry can be fixed without using implants

You don't need an implant to fix your assymetry- a breast lift procedure with a small reduction on your left side would create better volume, nipple position and shape symmetry.