Breast Implants Needed for Asymmetry?

asked 2 years ago by rightboob in TN
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: breasts, female, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, asymmetry, C cup, natural

One of my breasts is bigger then the other. I'm a C cup and I'm a petite girl. I'm 5'5 and weigh 125lbs. After giving birth, I have noticed my boobs sag a bit and my right one is noticeably smaller then the other. I was considering TUBA breast implants, but not sure. I don't want huge boobs, just slightly bigger and more symmetrical. I'm wondering though if my boobs would still look and feel natural if I did this, and if this is the right procedure for me to use. Thanks.

10 answers to Breast Implants Needed for Asymmetry?

Asymmetry

A TUBA is not necesarily the best way to go especially if you hae some sagging. You more than likely wil nees some sort of lift as well based upon your description.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The Equalizing Factor for breast augmentation

Dear Rightboob, Reshaping breast with implants and possibly a lift based only your description. If this is the case then a TUBA procedure does not make sense because a lift requires incisions on the breasts. These same incisions can be used to place the implants. The best thing to do would be to schedule a consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a complete exam. Good Luck! Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

There are several ways to treat breast asymmetry

From the description you provide, there are several things to consider. Depending on the degree of asymmetry and breast sagging, it appears you need more than a breast augmentation. Often patients will need a breast lift in one or both breasts. In addition, you may only need an implant in one breast not both. The TUBA procedure, may not be the best approach in your case due to the fact you vary well may need a lift. Your surgeon would have better control of your breast pocket for the... more

David A. Robinson, MD
Munster Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetric Breasts

You have several problems. The major two are the size the droop. The first thing you need to decide is about the size and fullness you want to be. If both breasts had no droop, would you still like to be larger, just fuller, or both. The easiest way to decide this is to think about your size and fullness in the bra that fits you best. If you would like to be larger or fuller, then you need an implant. If the left side is close to what you want, the decision is harder, as you should have... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Do I need Breast Implants?

Hi there- The big question is whether you are happier with the size of the smaller breast or the larger one... Would you like to have some roundness and fulness in the upper pole (the area above your nipples)? If you are happier with the currently larger breast, and/or having some fulness in the upper pole is important to you (this is currently consistent with what most women in the US consider the "ideal" breast shape), then you may want to consider an implant. I the size of your curr more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Breast Asymmetry

There is no simple answer. Is this your last child? It is more realistic to expect that changes will occur with your existing breasts and you should take this into account with placement of any implants. As stated by my colleagues, although not requested by you, reducing the larger breast and lifting both will produce a more reliable long term result rather than compensating for asymmetric breast tissue with implants.. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants needed for asymmetry?

Without photos, it's very hard to determine if you need a small reduction with breast lift or just a lift, or a lift with breast implants. Go see 3 boarded [plastic surgeon in your area. Regards.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry

The principle is to try to do similar procedures to paired structures. For example, implants on both sides, lifts to both sides rather than lift on one side and implant on another. This might require an asymmetric lift and/or an asymmetric reduction followed by implants. Your situation, like all patients', needs to be customized. In general, it is better to try to use the same size and style of implants.

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

Treating breast asymmetry

The description you give indicates that both of your breasts need a lift. The key is whether the smaller one is big enough for you. If so, you don't need implants and the larger one just needs a little reduction. If the smaller one needs to be bigger, you either need an implant on that side plus the lift or implants on both sides. Remember that implants don't "lift" you, they just make you bigger and fuller.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation VS Breast Lift for Asymmetry

If you are happy with your current Breast size and wish the breasts to be more symmetric then all you need id a Breast Lift with a small reduction on the left. If you do want to be larger on BOTH sides, then you will need a Breast Augmentation (and if needed a Breast Lift) with use of SIZERS during surgery to see how much larger an implant would need to be placed on the Right side. I would NOT recommend you have a TUBA because you may well still need a Breast Lift (which does require a... more