Breast Augmentation for asymmetrical breasts?

I'm considering Breast Augmentation. I'm 5'2" 107lb, 34B, left breast is slight bigger(50-100cc?). So it's a bit saggy than right, left nipple is about 1cm lower than right nipple. What is the best way to fix this asymmetry beside put in different size implant? (I'm thinking about silicon, R 290-330 L350-370 ).

Or if by putting different size of implant can balance them out? Is areola incision the best way to go to take off a bit skin on left breast on top of nipple?

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A: Asymmetry and augmentation

By Ricardo A. Meade, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Yes, you can correct different sizes by placing implants of differing sizes. We do it all the time. It seems like you're very decided on the size. Hopefully your ABPS board certified plastic surgeon and you have discussed this in detail and he's come to that conclusion with you. Sometimes the... more

A: Asymmetry and breast implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If there is significant asymmetry of the height of the nipple areola complexes, then a simple areola lift can be performed to raise the nipple areola complex and match the size to the opposite one.

A: Implants and lifts for asymmetry

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

What asymmetry you have cannot be corrected with implants alone. The one side needs a lift. Maybe both do and you would have the same scars. Minor lifts can be done with areolar scars without the vertical scar or one in the crease.

A: Breast Augmentation for asymmetrical breasts?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

The vast majority of women have Asymmetric breasts. Asymmetry is the rule not the exception. There your situation is rather common. My preferred incision is periareolar since it allows modification of the areola, visualization of the entire pocket and is re-useable in the future. I would approach your... more

A: Breast lift versus breast augmentation

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

When there is a discrepancy in size between the two breasts, then using different size implants (a larger implant is placed under the smaller breast) can help even out the sizes. However, if there is a discrepancy in the level of the nipple-areolar complex, then you may also need a breast lift at... more

A: Breast asymmetry treatment options

By Stewart Wang, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry is extremely common. In fact it's probably the norm rather than exception. Generally we accept is small amount of asymmetry. When the asymmetry is significant then using different implant volume can make the breasts look more evenly matched in size. Based on your description it... more

A: Significant Breast Asymmetry Usually Requires A Lift

By John LoMonaco, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

So it's hard to say without seeing your photos. Most women have breasts that do not perfectly match, and in many cases it's because there is more skin and sagging on one side versus the other. In cases where there is a big difference in the length of the folds beneath the breast or in the height of the... more

A: Breast and nipple assymetry

By Marcel F. Daniels, MD - Long Beach Plastic Surgeon

For breasts that are different sizes, I prefer silicone gel implants over saline implants because I find the silicone implants to be more forgiving. If you try to improve size asymmetry with saline implants by putting more saline on one side, that side will be firmer and rounder than the other side. As to... more