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Uneven and Lopsided Breasts. What Are My Options?

I am 22 years old. When I was 8, I suffered a gash on the underside of my left breast that required 12 stitches. The wound eventually formed a large keloid. As a result, that breast was never able to grow properly, and is about three sizes smaller than my right (normal) breast, which is a 36C. Also, my normal breast is very saggy. What exactly would the surgical procedure include if I want to make both my breasts even and of the same size, and reduce the sagging.

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Breast Asymmetry

First it is very difficult to address any issue of asymmetry without a picture. The issue is what I describe a the vertical skin envelope. This refers to the measurement from your collar bone, across your nipple to the fold beneath your breast. If a lift is performed on the 36 C side, this would shorten that vertical envelope making it easier to match. This would be excluding your scar as it sounds as though it needs to be revised. Than comparing that... more

Uneven and Lopsided Breasts

It is really hard to give anything but the most generic answer to this problem without photos. The size and shape difference alone are a significant challenge to the surgeon, but add to that a tendency to keloid scarring makes it still tougher. The smaller breast, unless it is a satisfactory size will need to be enlarged, almost certainly with an implant. If it also sags, a lift might be needed. For the "normal" breast, the minimum procedure would be a breast lift, though a... more

Uneven Breasts

Obviously, your situation is complicated and should be evaluated in consultation with a plastic surgeon who can examine you. Based on your description, however, I do have a couple of things to suggest based on patients I have had with a similar problem. First, it sounds like you need a breast lift on your "normal" side. It is also possible that, if your "abnormal" side was the same volume as your normal side, it might need a breast lift as well. Again, this is... more

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