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To What Extent Can a Breast Asymmetry Be Evaluated As Normal?
My right breast is about a third or 150 ml smaller that the left one. The shape seems to be the same and the bigger one has a bigger basis and a bigger areola. Whereas I was ashamed of this fact in my earlier years I'm now feeling ashamed of my wish for a change. I know that a slight asymmetry is normal but is my difference still normal? I would like to have a reduction on the bigger side. Is the difference of about 150 ml big enough to expect a reasonable result?
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Asymmetry is the rule rather than the exception
Great question. You correctly pointed out that most women have some asymmetry in breast size and shape. With your questions you have identified two important issues in any woman's decision to have a breast procedure.
First, do you have reasonable goals? The answer to this question depends on the amount of asymmetry, how much it bothers you and if it is possible for a plastic surgeon to improve it. 150 mL of volume asymmetry would be obvious when you are nude. It would also present a...
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Mini Ultimate Breast Lift best alternative to achieve symmetry with least scar
The goal of breast surgery is to produce beautiful breasts. Beauty is determined by several factors including symmetry, skin tone, position of breast on the chest wall, position of areola, cleavage and volume. Unfortunately, you have not provided any photographs but from your statement I can conclude that your left breast is approximately 450 cc's and your right breast is about 300 cc's. You prefer to reduce the larger breast and this can be done through a circumareola...
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Only You Can Determine What's Normal
Firstly, I'm glad to hear that you understand asymmetry is normal. Nobody has perfectly symmetrical breasts! However, it is unfortunate that you feel shame because you now want to resolve the issue. If you feel that this issue needs to be fixed, then there is no reason to feel shame. It is your body, after all, and it is your choice.
The difference in the size of your breasts can be easily remedied with breast reduction of the larger breast, as you stated is your preference. Another...
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Breast Asymmetry
Although no one is exactly symmetric, a difference of the order that you describe is certainly noticeable, and it is perfectly rationale to consider treatment which is readily available.
From your description, and breast reduction of the larger breast seems to fit your goals. With a similar shape to the breasts, you should expect a nice outcome, trading some incisions and the resulting scars for better symmetry. By-in-large, the scars are quite acceptable, but do take an opportunity to...
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Breast Asymmetry
If you indeed have that big of a difference then sure you can reduce one side or put a bigger implant on the other side. Without us seeing pictures you handicap us. I can't really give an opinion other than yes 150 is a big enough difference to make a visible difference.
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Braest asymmetry correction
One breast that is 150cc larger with a larger areola can certainly be lifted in order to match the other side. This is called a breast lift or mastopexy. You should consult with board-certified plastic surgeons to find out what particular surgeries would work best for you.
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BREAST ASYMMETRY
Hi Filumena,
The breast asymmentry you described can be corrected fairly easily. You have many options available. I would need photos and measurements in order to provide you with the most reasonable choices.
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Breast Asymmetry
All women have breasts that are asymmetric. Consider your self as part of the normal and not different. However it is the percentage of difference between the two sides that can make this more significant and noticeable. Most women have a 5-10% volume difference. Also if your breast are smaller and these volume differences become more significant. In general 150 grams of breast depending on the density of the breast corresponds to a significant and visible...
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How Much Breast Asymmetry is Normal.
Thank you for your question regarding your concern about breast asymmetry. As you know, all women have some asymmetry of their breasts. The question about whether or not your breast asymmetry is within the normal range might better be addressed - whether the difference is large enough to be of a concern to you. There are good surgical options available to you to make the breasts more symmetric than they are now. Often a breast reduction on the side that is larger can provide an...
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Concerns about Breast Asymmetry; Is Surgery Worth It?
Thank you for the interesting question.
Yes, 150 cc is “big enough” of an asymmetry that surgical correction should result in significant improvement of the symmetry. Furthermore, I do not think that there is any reason you should feel ashamed of your desire to improve the breast asymmetry. In other words, the degree of asymmetry that you describe seems to me to be significant and enough to bother most people when wearing clothing or when nude.
You should be...
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