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How Can I Fix my Uneven Breasts?

My breasts are about 2 cup sizes different, and one sags more than the other. My breasts make me very insecure and depressed. I just want to know what is the best cosmetic surgery to fix them, and the price. They are very different sizes, so I am assuming it will cost a fortune, and that I would have to save up for years.

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17 Doctor Answers | Asked by Jamie from Iowa in Davenport, IA

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How to fix uneven breasts?

If you are reasonably happy with the size of your left breast, the easiest and most predictable way of achieving symmetry is to reduce and lift the right breast to match the left breast in size, and lift the left breast without reducing its size (if, as appears from the angle of the photo, you would benefit from a left breast lift). Avoiding implants makes this process simpler, and less expensive as well. However, if you would be unhappy with that solution as you think your left... more

Uneven Breast Solution

Based on reviewing the one photograph that you provided. It seems that you may benefit from a right Breast Reduction. A Plastic Surgeon will be able to determine if you will require a Breast Lift on the left side. Generally these procedures have set prices which are not related to the complexity of the operation. You can read an in-depth article on my website by following the link below:

Uneven breasts

Uneven breasts like yours can be made much better. A lift on one side with a reduction on the other would help. Implants can also help depending on what size breasts you want to have. I\Yours is a very common deformity that plastic surgeons see all the time.

Correction of Asymmetric or Uneven Breasts

Based on your pictures, I think that you would get the best cosmetic result with an augmentation of your smaller breast with a silicone implant and a breast lift/reduction of your larger breast using the vertical technique ("lollipop" scar) for the reduction. In cases of severe asymmetry, it is better to first expand the smaller breast with a tissue expander (a type of saline implant that is gradually filled over time). I may be wrong but looking at the photos I don't think you... more

Breast asymmetry

All breasts are asymmetric, but some are more than others. You are in the more category. Looking at your photos the left one seems to have a laterally pointing nipple which probably can not be changed too much if at all. If you want a volume match of the right breast, then an implant will be needed on the left. If you want a slightly smaller breast on the right., then a reduction on that side and possibly a small implant on the left would be good. It really depends... more

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Fix my uneven breast

You first have to decide which breast you like better. then the operative plans can be more specific. your rt. breast looks quite large. insurance may pay for a reduction on that side.

Breast asymmetry correction can work very well.

Hi. 1) Young women with breast asymmetry are certainly among the very happiest patients. From your picture, you probably need a left breast lift and a right breast reduction, both with lollipop scars. 2) Since you are worried about money, go to the plastic surgery clinic of a nearby teaching hospital. see video

Breast asymmetry correction

You have two options. You can have reduction of your larger breast ( right side) to match with the size of your smaller breast ( on your left), OR you can have enlargement of your smaller breast to make it as large as your larger breast. I feel that former option is more natural since you will not need use of an implant. Thus you keep your body all natural and not have to worry about implant related issues in your future.

Correcting breast Asymmetry

Many women have breast asymmetry. There are many options available, depending on the shape of your breasts and the degree of difference between the two. After looking at your picture, I would recommend a breast lift on the left and a reduction on the right. If you prefer to have a larger breast than your left, once the two sides are close to being even, a submuscular implant can be placed on both sides to enlarge the two breasts evenly. The lift and reduction will give... more

Breast reduction

Judging by the photo, my suggestion is to have liposuction of the right breast. This will be the lease scar producing of the procedures available. However, this procedure is only if you want the right side to be a similar size as the left. Any changes on the left will require an augmentation of some sort. Shahin Javaheri, MD 415-567-7000

How to correct breast asymmetry

As you have seen from the posts, asymmetry is common, and lends itself to many different approaches. Costs vary from one part of the country to another, so the exact cost should be discussed with your local plastic surgeon. All factors being equal, the least expensive approach will involve reducing the right side to match the left. The scarring is limited to one side and the results are usually excellent. This however will make you smaller. If you wish to be larger,... more

Correcting breast asymmetry

Jamie, Many women suffer from breast asymmetry, as you do. It is a difficult and embarrassing situation, for which there is a lot that can be done with plastic surgery. You are to be commended for getting up the nerve to ask about this and consider having this done. (And allowing us to view a photograph of your breasts really helps us discuss this with you; so thanks for that as well.) First of all you need to decide which breast you like better in terms of size, or do... more

Fixing uneven breasts

There are many approaches to breast asymmetry and the choice can depend on what you feel would be the ideal breast for you. If the smaller breast is satisfactory then a lift and reduction of the larger side would give a nice result. If you like the larger breast an implant in the smaller will still require a lift on the larger because of the fuller skin envelope. Take some time to consider what you would like in terms of breast size, acceptable scar, and maintenance of a breast implant as... more

Breast Asymmetry

Your problem is more common than you realize. Without measuring and examining your breast it is difficult to provide a specific recommendation. Your photos are very helpful. There are many options as you can see by the previous responses. One approach I have used in the past with excellent results and very minimal scarring would be to perform liposuction on the right breast only. As the skin shrinks the nipple will raise up. I have seen it raise as much as... more

Breast Asymmetry

Breast asymmetry is actually very common. Without seeing you in person it is difficult to give you specific advice. However, a combination of reducing and lifting the larger breast and augmenting and reshaping the smaller breast will likely give you a nice result. Good Luck.

Options to correct breast asymmetry: consider expander implant

Breast asymmetry is typically addressed with some combination of breast implants and a breast lift. Because the smaller breast is often tubular or constricted in appearance, I have found it useful to use what is called an expander implant (Spectrum from Mentor) which gradually enlarges the tight skin envelope for a better shape and better match to the opposite breast. It is a saline implant that has a "port" that is placed under the skin below the breast and fluid is added every... more

Uneven or asymmetric breasts

Your asymmetry is more common than you may think. Many women are too embarrased to discuss it but it is a situation that we see. There is surgey that can help you improve the symmetry. There are various options but it actually depends on asking you many questions. Here are just a few: Which breast do you like better? What would you like your breasts to look like? How old are you? Do you plan on having children in the near future? Many... more