What is the Likely Outcome of Only Augmenting One Breast to Fix Assemtry?

I have gone to 2 consultations and had conflicting recommendations. I want to have nice breasts that make me feel beautiful. I am 30, BMI 35, I estimate I am on the left a C cup, on the right a DD. 1. Lipo the larger breast, wait 6 months and then add implants if I feel I need to be larger. 2. Add aprox 350cc to only the smaller breasts, wait a few months see where it drops and then address possibility of needing a lift.

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Augmenting only one breast

Of course each patient is an individual, but the likely outcome will be that you will need a second operation.

Breast asymmetry

Treating breast asymmetry requires plastic surgeons to use every tool in their breast surgery tool chest - reduction, lift, liposuction, augmentation, nipple surgery, etc. When one side is augmented, it is usually perkier and firmer than the unaugmented side and it ages differently in that it does not tend to sag with time as natural breasts do. Realistic expectations are very important and I always tell my patients it will never, never, never be perfect and the goal is... more

Treatment of asymmetric breasts

It is impossible to answer your post specifically without photos, a face to face examination or knowing which side you like better. It should be obvious that if you just make the smaller one larger or the bigger one smaller you will end up with a less symmetric result that working on both sides at the same time or in stages. You should also know that unlike patients who had breast removed for cancer who are happy with implants on one side asymmetry patients are frequently unhappy with breast... more

Breast asymmetry

Keep in mind that having some combination of breast surgery will likely improve your symmetry but don't expect perfect symmetry regardless of the procedure or surgeon you select. You will find that you will receive several different opinions to treat the same situation. Don't get frustrated–choose a surgeon based on training, experience and his/her ability to demonstrate the quality of outcomes he/she is able to achieve for previous patients in your situation.... more

Asymmetry...

It would be much easier to answer your question if you posted photos. Based on your description some of your answer rests on the size and shape you desire. To help symmetry I'll generally use an implant on each side- obviously different sizes- but this helps to get a result that feels more similar. You might benefit from a reduction in your natural tissue on the larger side, with an implant also used to help balance out shape. If you submit photos I'd be happy... more

Correcting breast aymmetry

Hello, The answer depends on which breast you like more and if anything needs to be done to the breast that you like the best. There are really three options for either breast: 1) Augmentation (adding volume) 2) Reduction (reducing volume) 3) Breast lift (reshaping the breast) I would look at the breast that you like most and determine what if anything you would do to it to make it better. Once that is decided you can decide what needs to be done to the other... more

Breast assymetry

Without images, it is impossible to say what your options are. I assume that the DD side is sagging a bit and the C side is not. The DD side may need a lift and small reduction. The smaller side may need an implant to match the lifted and reduced side. I do not think that you need two surgeries to achieve your goal. Good luck!

What is the Likely Outcome of Only Augmenting One Breast to Fix Assemtry?

Best to post photos so we can advise from our experience. It would be a poor guess to answer your question without these photos. Please post.

In almost all women with breast asymmetry, it is best to operate on both breasts.

Hi. 1) I have learned that you tend to get the best long term results by treating both breasts. 2) Without seeing you, I would guess You need a lift of the smaller breast (possibly with a small implant at the same time), and a lift with a small reduction of your larger breast. 3) I suspect your larger breast is already sagging more, and if it is treated just with liposuction, this asymmetry will get worse. see video

Breast asymmetry

This is a very common problem. While all women have some degree of asymmetry, most do not have a significant enough difference to consider surgery. Each and every patient must be evaluated individually. The most difficult issue to correct is usually shape. If one breast is significantly larger than the other, it is also likely to be sagging--or ptotic. Simply placing an implant in the smaller breast will not achieve acceptable symmetry. The larger... more

Trying to correct assymetric breasts

It is a very common problem to have, different size and shaped breasts. Typically both breasts are worked on at the same time. The DD breast is hanging I would assume and the smaller breast less so. I would suggest that you meet in the middle, ie a full C, small D. That would entail a small implant on the smaller breast and a small reduction on the larger breasts. Now, this is without examining you, and without asking what your desires for size are. But I have seen many women with the... more

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Making a Match of Asymmetrical Breasts

Breasts that are different in size are also different in shape. It is also quite comon to have differences in the structure of the chest wall which can make the two breasts appear different. Deciding the best approach takes a lot of thoughtfulness and discussion with you. Do you want to be the size of the bigger breast or the smaller breast? Would a new size altogether be a better choice? Do you want an implant and how do you feel about necessary... more

Breast asymmetry

It is impossible to give you a definite recommendation without examining you in person. In general, to achieve symmetry, do similar procedures to each since breasts are paired organs. If you use an implant, try to use an implant on both sides. If you don't use an implanton one breast, try not to use it on the other. It would seem in general that the larger breast is too big so an asymmetric reduction with or without subsequent augmentation will be a good scheme. Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D. more