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One Breast Reduction. Will It Look Weird?

asked 1 year ago by gastonia in gastonia,nc
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 277 times
Tags: asymmetry

I have one larger breast. If i get it reduced will it be shaped funny from the other? Or would i need to get the one reduced and lifted to make them both look normal because they sag some.

19 answers to One Breast Reduction. Will It Look Weird?

Unilateral breast reduction

You will never be symmetrical but making the larger breast smaller is a first step toward symmetry.If the other breast doesn't sag I would leave it alone.

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

www.beauty-by-brueck.com

Breast reduction on one side

If only one breast concerns you, you can have a reduction-uplift on that. Your plastic surgeon should be able to come close in matching the breast size and shape. If you have both altered, it may be easier to get more symetry. Watch my video!

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction on one side only?

If you have any sagging on your smaller side, have that side lifted. You will likely get a much better result as far as shape goes. I do almost all my reductions and lifts using a vertical technique which I think results in a nice and long lasting shape. Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D>

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction/lift in asymmetric breasts

Hello, Over the years I have learned that an operated breast looks always "different" than the non-operated one. This because of the "rounder shape" and scars of the operated breast. I tend to recommend both breasts to be operated on. Obviously you would have to consult with a plastic surgeon and have him examine you and than give you his recommendations. There are several excellent surgeons in your area. Good luck.

Guido P. Gutter MD
Evansville Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction on one breast. Will it look weird?

The answer to that question is really based on how both breasts appear. If both breasts are quite ptotic (droopy) then they both would need to be lifted and the larger one reduced, so that the nipple areola complexes can be at a similar height. In the case were one breast has an excellent shape then the goal would be to reduce the opposite side and with the proper measurements create equal distances between the nipple areola complex to both the mid line jugular notch and inframammary crease.... more

William F. DeLuca Jr, MD
Albany Plastic Surgeon

www.delucaplasticsurgery.com

One Breast Reduction. Will It Look Weird?

Regarding: "One Breast Reduction. Will It Look Weird? I have one larger breast. If i get it reduced will it be shaped funny from the other? Or would i need to get the one reduced and lifted to make them both look normal because they sag some" Since 99% of women have asymmetric breasts your issue is extremely common. The solution would depend on the extent of asymmetry and what YOU consider attractive or "weird". If both breasts sag, I would suggest that both... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Treating breast asymmetry

If one breast is bigger but both are saggy then just lift the small one and lift and reduce the big one to match.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

What to do with one breast larger than the other?

Breast Assymtery is a very individual problem. It depends on the actual shape and size of each breast and the goals of the young lady. If size is the only problem - liposuction of one breast can be helpful. If one breast sags more than the other - unilateral reduction/lift may be the answer. If they are both too large and saggy - bilateral lift/reductions with differential amounts of breast tissue being removed could help. Seek the advise of a board certified... more

Richard Greco, MD
Savannah Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry correction works great.

Hi. Breast reduction on just one side is commonly done, and with good technique, should give you excellent symmetry. We almost always use the lollipop technique.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Unilateral vs. Bilateral Breast reduction

A unilateral breast reduction can come pretty close to matching the other side. In deciding what to do with the other side however, it must be examined. If it is low, it is better to get them both up where they need to be. If the other breast if fine, a unilateral reduction/lift should be fine.

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction

Without photos it is difficult to give any recommendations; however, options include: liposuction on the one side, or a unilateral breast reduction. This would depend on how much lift is necessary.

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Unilateral Breast Reduction

Unilateral breast reductions are not uncommon. It is a bit more difficult to achieve absolute symmetry compared to a bilateral reduction. It depends on the degree of sagging which you have in your smaller breast and whether or not it is bothersome to you. You certainlt could undergo a simutaneous lift of your smaller breast.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry and reduction

You should probably have both breasts done to make them as symmetric as possible. Many women are somewhat asymmetric, so your surgeon should be able to provide you with examples of other patients with similar situations. Best wishes, /nsn.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

One breast reducton

I think I just answered your other question and acutally also answered this one. I think in most cases you would need either a small reduction or at least a lfit of the opposite breast.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Operate on One Breast or Both?

Thank you for the question. Without direct examination of pictures it is obviously difficult to give you precise advice. Generally speaking, it is easier to achieve more symmetry of the breasts if you allow your surgeon to operate on both breasts. Since you mentioned that both breasts “sag" I would suggest that you allow your surgeon to do what is necessary to improve the symmetry of the breasts. This approach will minimize the risks of ongoing asymmetry and... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction - and Lift - and Costs

Hi gastonia in gastonia,nc, It is normal to have a certain degree of asymmetry - on every part of the body. That includes the chest, the eyes, the nose (it is often not exactly centered or the same on both of its sides). So if one breast is significantly larger than the other, it may make a lot of sense to have it reduced, even if it doesn't look exactly like the other. If the "other" breast has too much sagging, though, then it would make sense to... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Unilateral Breast Reduction

It is very common for women to have uneven breasts. Choose your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon wisely. Go to three consultations at least. Make sure you are comfortable with your doctor. It is possible to match you breasts very closely and hopefully by operating only on the one side.

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

Unilateral Breast Reduction will not look weird.

NO. Get a good ABPS surgeon and the surgeon will be able to get you pretty close and you will not look weird. A unilaterbreast reduction is just fine. You may need some work on the other breast to match up or not. Go to an ABPS surgeon and get 3 consultations. Good Luck

George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

Will one breast reduction look weird?

I would recommend a one-sided breast reduction only if the other breast were pretty close to perfect. If your other breast is somewhat droopy it would be worth doing a lift - there is a lot to be said for having the same scar pattern on the two breasts.