How Can I Re-correct Breast Asymmetry After Weight Loss?

6 years ago I received an implant in my left breast to correct my breast asymmetry (left: B; right: DD). I have recently lost weight and now my right breast is much smaller than my left. I plan on losing more weight, but I'm afraid the difference will become more noticeable. What can I do to achieve a more permanent solution to breast asymmetry that won't change due to weight loss? And are "touch-ups" typically less expensive than the original procedure? Thank you.

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Correcting Breast Asymmetry after Weight Loss?

Thank you for the question. The best course of action is to achieve a long-term stable weight prior to undergoing any consultation and/or surgical procedure. Once you have reached this long-term stable weight, then direct examination will be critical to determine the best options to improve the breast asymmetry in your case. Again, exactly what is recommended will depend on what is found on physical examination and a full discussion of your specific goals. Best wishes. more

Breast asymmetry after weight loss

You will likely need an implant on the right to try to improve the breast volume symmetry. Depending on how much weight loss you have and how droopy your breast(s) get, you may also need a lift. If you are planning on losing a large amount of weight, you should do this first, before surgery and then you need to maintain your weight without large fluctuations. If you are planning on losing only 10-15 pounds more, I don't think you need to wait to have surgery. You should discuss this with... more

Todd C. Case, MD

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Tucson Plastic Surgeon

Breast changes with weight fluctuations

Weight fluctuations will impact your breast volume and shape. There is no one right way to adjust for the differences.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetric Breastschange your whole life

Every woman's breasts go through lots of changes their whole life. They change with hormone fluctuations, pregnancy, and weight changes. When you have breasts of two different sizes and shapes they do not change in the exact same manner. You have experienced that frustration already. An implant is a fixed size and will of course not respond to biologic forces. Fat transfer to your smaller breast may smooth out some of the variation, but we have no... more

Breast asymmetry

Breast asymmetry is common. If it is significant and surgical correction with its potential risk factors is a viable option then you should wait until your weight is stable for a number of months. This is especially true if you expect a significant change (over 10%) and you have noticed changes in your breast size or shape that mirrors your previous weight shifts. Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Recorrecting Breast Asymmetry after Weight Loss

That is wonderful that you are accomplishing your personal goal of becoming more healthy with weight loss! It is difficult and for patients that choose to pursue it, it can have much benefits in terms of resolving medical issues such as hypertension, diabetes, etc along with just feeling more energetic and better overall. Because your health is the most important thing, it would be awesome for you to get as close to your goal as possible (check with your doctor about what weight... more

Ghada Afifi, MD

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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Weight lose and breast shape changes

I would recommend to lose as much weight as you are planing to before any surgery or revisions to correct the asymmetry. The more weight you lose the more changes that may needed to be corrected again if you have the surgery during the process. So be patient and committed to you goal and then there are many ways to correct asymmetries including:, breast implants, breast lift, fat injections and more. Keep up the good work!!!!!