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Fixing Uneven Breasts Without Implants

i have uneven breasts and im thinking about getting surgery to fix them however im not really keen on getting implants to correct this. Are there any other options?

i was also thinking about getting a aerola reduction because they are quite large, but if i was to get pregnant in future would this be ruined?

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Fixing Uneven Breasts

Uneven breasts cam be improved when they are both close to the same size and same shape. It is not necessary to use a breast implant to make two unequal breasts look alike. The right choice needs to be individualized for you. A reduction of the larger breast, a lift of the smaller breast and possibly some fat transfer are options to look at closely.

Correct Uneven Breasts without Breast Implants-Lift or Reduce One Side

Thank you for your question. Uneven breasts or breast asymmetry is very common in most people. Slight variations in hand size, foot size, breast size and even differences in the two sides of the face are very common and normal variations in human anatomy. However, significant differences in breast size that create noticeably uneven breasts is very frustrating for many women, especially when trying to fit clothing and bathing suits. If the smaller breast has not developed normally or... more

Correcting Uneven Breasts

The first point to be addressed is that asymmetry is natural and whatever you do, they are not likely to ever be completely even. With that said, your best bet is to try and make the composition of each breast similar. That is the same amount of skin and the same amount of breast tissue. You have already taken implants off the table so depending on what your breasts look like you may or may not want a lift. Doing it on both sides will leave similar scarring and as alluded to above the... more

Uneven breasts can be balanced without breast implants

Breast asymmetry can be corrected by using various techniques to reposition the nipple, reduce the areolar diameter and remove excess skin and breast tissue. These techniques are components of a breast reduction/breast lift procedure. Volume can also be added to a breast using fat grafting techniques. Breast anatomy is variable, and there are a myriad of solutions for breast asymmetry issues. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation!

Fixing Uneven Breasts without Implants

It is challenging to fix uneven breasts volumetrically without implants unless the asymmetry is not significant. One can use autologous fat augmentation if there is a small amount of asymmetry (less than one cup size) is needed.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

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Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Correcting Breast Asymmetry Via Bilateral Breast Lift

It’s not unusual for women to have breast asymmetry. Some degree of breast asymmetry is actually considered normal. This asymmetry can result from differences in the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. In some cases the asymmetry can be severe and disruptive to day to day life. It can affect self image, self-esteem and how clothing fits. When this situation arises correction of the problem is necessary. In situations where there is unilateral absence of... more

Fixing uneven breasts without implants

Implants are not required for breast symmetry. You may be a candidate for a breast lift or reduction. Pregnancy may stretch the aerolas, but should not be an issue.

Uneven breasts

A small amount of asymmetry exists in all women and is acceptable. Larger differences can be surgically improved. Your breasts will change with pregnancy

Fixing uneven breasts with no implant

Many patients do not wish to have an implant when considering breast surgery. This is very common and not a necessity for all asymmetry surgery. When the breast is large enough that any lift is required, then symmetry surgery is possible with no implant. It sounds like you could use lift in conjunction with areola reduction in order to achieve your desired symmetric result. The current patterns used to perform these surgeries are very unlikely to change your future ability... more

There are other options besides implants

Keep in mind that all breasts are some what asymmetrical but with that being said you may be a candidate for a Breast Lift/Breast Reduction to help improve your asymmetry. Remember that you will need to be happy with the size of the smaller breast as a Breast Lift/Breast Reduction can reduce the size of the larger breast to match the smaller breast. If you like the size of the larger breast better than you may need to consider adding a breast implant.

Fixing Uneven Breasts Without Implants?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you precise advice without direct examination or viewing pictures. Generally, there are usually several options to improve symmetry for patients who have “uneven breasts”. These options can be reviewed during your consultation with well experienced plastic surgeons. Areola reduction surgery is in operation, commonly performed and often part of a breast lift procedure. Yes, pregnancy can bring about changes to the... more

Uneven breasts

If the breasts are significantly different, a reduction/lift can be performed to approach symmetry. Remember no two breasts are exactly the same.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift for uneven breasts

It is possible to correct the unevenness between breasts with a breast lift. For this challenging surgery, it is essential that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon was a great deal of experience working with breast lifts and uneven breasts. They will discuss your available options and will also discuss with you if an implant may help correct the difference between the two breasts. If it is not a large difference, a breast lift alone maybe all that is necessary.... more

Breast differences can be corrected with reshaping and uplifting

Differences or asymmetry of the breasts can be corrected without implants by various methods by re-shaping and uplifting both breasts, one greater than the other or just one. There are various methods for an uplift, including one just above the areola or all the way around or the lollipop one. see video

Uneven breasts can be corrected without implants

Breast asymetry can be due to uneven position or uneven size or a combination of the two. Uneven position can be corrected with a breast lift on one side or both with or without implants, uneven size can be corrected by reducing the bigger breast if you want to avoid an implant on the smaller breast. A thourough examination is in order for this type of complaint including accurate measurements of the nipple/arealo position and breast size on both sides.

Breast Asymmetry Correction without implants

Dear F927, It should be quite easy to make you happy without implants. The fact that you want an areolar reduction means you will already be undergoing surgery that results in 1/2 or (in some minor cases) all the scars needed for correction of your symmetry. Here are the options for addressing breast asymmetry: Asymmetric breast volume: Increase the size of the smaller breast (either by using implants or with fat grafting - I am not a fan of fat grafting to the breasts, as we are still... more

Vertical masotpexy can lift breasts to a youthful, symmetric appearance

Sagging, uneven breasts are a common problem- I have personally operated on similar patients twice this week and have another similar case next week. A vertical masotpexy allow your plastic surgeon to lift your breasts to a more youthful appearance, and simultaneously can reduce the size of your nipples as you have described. See your plastic surgeon and listen to the options that he or she gives you- while there are several lifting procedures for various breast shapes, I find my... more

Balancing breast asymmetry

Some form of lift can be done to balance the asymmetry. You are locked in size wise by the smaller breast unless you are willing to have implants. The bigger one can be made to match the smaller one. Areolar reductions can also be done. It might be best to wait until you are done having children so it doesn't get stretched out though.

Asymmetrical breasts can be improved with breast lift or new fat grafting

While asymmetrical breast can be improved with a mastopexy (breast lift) and a small reduction of the larger breast, you will need an breast implant or some other augmentation of the breast to make your breast larger. Recently newer techniques to expand the breast with a Bravo Bra over several months followed by fat grafting of the breast have been shown to be very effective in enlarging the breasts without an implant. This has been done for years in Italy with great results. It takes... more

Treatment of uneven breasts

There are only two ways to make breasts that are different sizes even. You can make the smaller one larger or the larger one smaller. (The former method usually involves an implant.) There are, of course, variations on this, such as making both larger or smaller, just doing so asymmetrically. There are also several alternatives if the breasts are of equal size, but just a different shape. Making the areolae smaller can be incorporated in almost any of these methods. The only way to know... more

Uneven breasts can be corrected without breast implants.

Hi. Typically, you would need a breast reduction of the larger breast, and a breast lift of the smaller one. With no breast implants. And you might need a revision after you have babies.

Breasts that are uneven can achieve lovely symmetry

Hi there- I think that you should be encouraged that there are so many effective options for achieving the lovely breast shape, size, and symmetry you want- BUT, it would be impossible to answer your question as to how this would be done or whether or not you could avoid an implant without discussing your particular goals, performing an examination, and reviewing options with you. You need to find a surgeon certified by The Australian Board of Plastic Surgery and visit for a consultation. more

Tissue excision and lifting to fix uneven breasts without implants

Really need a photo to answer, but my guess is a combination of excision of some tissue and lifting will even out the breasts. Another alternative is fat transfer to the breasts. From MIAMI

Uneven breasts can be fixed without implants

Hello - Uneven breasts don't necessarily need implants to make them more symmetric. You can get breast lifts to help increase the symmetry, and this can be done with incisions around the areolae, vertically from the areolae, and vertically and horizontally from the areolae. In order to determine the best options for you I would need to see you in person or at least a photo. However, in order to correct any severe volume discrepencies, you may need a small implant. If you got pregnant in... more

A breast lift should help uneven breasts

Not all women with uneven breasts desire breast implants or are even helped by them. Things can change with later pregnancy, but not all of these changes result in more surgery. Much of this depends upon the exact nature of that which you desire to improve. Best Regards.

Options for fixing uneven breasts

Most pairs of breasts have at least some degree of asymmetry if examined closely enough, and there are several forms it can take. For this reason, correction of asymmetry depends upon the individual anatomy. For example, they may be the same size but have a difference of nipple position or areolar diameter, or location of the bottom edge of the breast, or a difference in size but otherwise match well, or a combination of the above. Areolar diameter can be reduced without risking the ability... more

Fixing Uneven Breasts

It is really impossible to begin to answer your question without any visual clues. Generally speaking, if the breasts are close in volume but have different sagging positions on the chest a breast lift would largely help increase the similarity between them. If one breast is constricted and or the other was larger, the volume deficient breast would require an implant OR the larger breast would need to be reduced to match the smaller one. If both breasts are large, as you state is the case,... more

Uneven breasts

It's hard to give you an answer without examining you or seeing a photograph. Sometimes a breast lift can correct unevenness without an implant. If your size is different between the breasts, then you will need either a reduction on one or side or an implant on the other. Good luck, /nsn.

Correcting Uneven Breasts

It may be possible to correct your uneven breasts without surgery. It would be helpful to have photos or at least know the reason for your breast asymmetry. A breast lift or a unilateral reduction may be possibilities depending on the cause of asymmetry.

Fixing uneven breasts

If you have uneven breasts (and most people do) than a mastopexy or breast lift-type procedure can help you achieve better symmetry. If you post pictures, we may be able to give you better advice. Good luck with your procedure.