Different breast implant sizes for slightly asymmetrical breasts?

SEE VIDEO BELOW: There are many different methods to manage breast asymmetry including: different implants or fill, lifts, reductions, etc. The approach you suggest is reasonable. Be prepared that it may take more than one operation to achieve the best possible result.

Depending on the size discrepency, a same size implant may be all that is needed with more saline in the smaller breast.  On the other hand, if the difference is significant, two different size implants will be required.  Only exam can tell.

First understand that symmetry does not exist in nature.  All women are asymmetric in terms of all body parts especially breasts.  So this is the norm that plastic surgeons deal with for each augmentation.  During a consultation for augmentation the surgeon must estimate the size difference and... more

Volume is only one factor to consider when trying to determine the optimal correction for breast asymmetry.  The anatomy of your breasts, as well as implant dimensions, specifically height, width and projection also play a major role in bringing about symmetry. For example, a low profile implant, for a... more

In cases of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy we often place different sized implants to improve assymetry. However, please understand that more than 1/2 of all cosmetic surgery patients I see have some degree of breast assymetry. In the majority of cases we use the same size implant as the... more

It is not a problem to treat women with breast asymmetry. In fact, many women have different size breast. For smaller volume differences, it often is corrected just by the breast augmentation procedure with equal size implants. For example, if you have one breast that is 200 grams and the other is only 100... more

If the breasts are not that different in size, I usually use the same size implant for both sides. If they are silicone gel , then the volume is the same. If I use saline implants, I can overfill one to compensate a bit.  The difference between the two breasts will also appear less so as you go... more

Breast asymmetry is very common and you are not alone.  In general the surgeon will discuss these things with you in a consultation and explain to you what can be done.  The implants that I use give us a range to fill them, so you can adjust for this difference in the operating room when the patient... more

Generally all patients have some asymmetry if you look closely.  If this is subtle, it is usually better to use the same size implants in gel or the same size in saline and differentially fill them.  Occasionally, you need different implants but the base dimensions are different and this can... more

Hi! Breast asymmetry is of special interest to me, and I have written about it.  Three points: 1)  The reason your breasts became more different when you were breast feeding is that your smaller breast responds less to hormones.  That's why it is smaller in the first place! That certainly will... more