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Uneven Breast and Possibly Tubular Can This Be Corrected with Implants? (photo)

My breasts have always been uneven and the left side is much smaller than the right side. the right side is more sagged and the left side is more of a tubular shape. can this be corrected with implants? if so what would be the recommended procedure and should i go with a silicone or saline implant? thank you all advice is appreciated

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Uneven Breast and Possibly Tubular Can This Be Corrected with Implants?

You do have a significant asymmetry with underdevelopment and possible constriction of the left breast. You will need a right breast lift to reduce the breast overhang and sagging and elevate the nipple. You will need bilateral implants, larger of course on the left breast. An implanted breast will always look more rounded and full in the upper pole than even a lifted breast without an implant, so a small implant may be needed in the lifted right breast to help give you... more

Can This Be Corrected with Implants?

There are not quite enough photo views to be sure, but this does have the appearance of tubular breasts. There are a number of features that define a tubular breast: •Wide and puffy areolae •widely spaced breasts •high breast fold •constricted lower pole (deficient tissue in lower half of the breast •minimal breast tissue •high breast fold •narrow base of the breast You have a number of these. The correction is always customized to the patient's individual... more

Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift for uneven tubular breasts

If you are satisfied with the cup size of your left breast then the left breast can be treated with a lift only. There is a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Lift that is done through a circumareola incision and will elevate your breast higher on the chest wall, reshape your breast tissue creating more upper pole fullness and increase your cleavage. Your right breast will need an implant to match the opposite side. I recommend silicone gel implants placed... more

Short scar breast lift on the left and augmentation on the right

The left breast will definitely need a lift, and should have a short scar lift. the right will need implant, and i would recommend silicone, however sizers should be used during the case due to significant size discrepancy between the two breasts.

Breast issues

It certainly looks like your left breast needs a lift and you probably need an augmentation of the smaller breast.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Two main surgical options

Hello, Thank you for the photos. To achieve improved symmetry your options are the following. You may undergo a breast lift +/- small augmentation on the larger breast as well as a larger augmentation on the smaller breast, or you can undergo a tissue expander placement on the smaller breast first and a breast lift of the larger breast followed by a second surgery to place the final implant on the smaller breast and revise the large breast as needed with either a small... more

Breast asymmetry

Thanks for your question and great picture. I have operated on two case just like over the last month. You most definitely can acheieve more symmetry in breasts and the most important goal for you to consider is the size you would like to see on the right breast. If you are looking for a C or less, then you could do your surgery in one stage with a reduction/lift on the left and small implant on the right. If you desiring being larger than a C on the right, I would... more

Very gratifying results after correction of breast asymmetry.

Hi. 1) Patients with your kind of problem are among the happiest because there can be such a big improvement in symmetry and contour. Your anatomy is quite difficult and you need to go to a plastic surgeon who has done a lot of these. Don't think your right breast is tubular. 2) You probably need a vertical (Lejour technique) breast lift with a lollipop scar on the left. This is an internal lift which does not rely on pulling the skin and so lasts... more

Breast augmentation for uneven breasts

A breast lift is needed on the left. The left breast will still be larger than the right, so different size implants will be needed. Silicone implants will work best because of your small right breast and your thin physique. Don't be surprised if your surgeon wants to do this in two stages, so the lifted breast heals and the final volume difference can be judged more exactly. Best regards, Dr. Gregory Diehl.

You may need to have lift/reduction and fat grafting to other breast

There are few issues that is different than just breast enlargement. Your left breast will need to have lift and reduction to correct the shape and size of the breast. You will need enlargement over the right breast and I would recommend fat grafting for the left breast. There is no perfect solution because of the complexity of the difference. There will be need for revision and further surgeries down the road. Make sure to see plenty of before and after pictures of similar situation... more

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

BREAST ASYMMETRY

Thank you so much for your question and the attached picture. With the significant asymmetry you will be best served with doing a full breast lift on the Left breast to get both breasts as symmetrical as possible. After healing (3-6 months) I would recommend placing bilateral breast implants. While this can be done in one step, for various reasons, I recommend doing a two staged procedure. This will leave you with the best result possible. Remember to seek out a... more

Uneven Breast and Possibly Tubular Can This Be Corrected with Implants?

Thanks for the posted photo. You have a genetic breast asymmetry. The right has amanita or Hypomastia while the lift has 4th degree ptosis. I recommend a left full mastopexy and a right implant.

Uneven breasts, can they be corrected with implants?

Breast asymmetry is fairly common and varies in degree. You have signicant asymmetry. Although physical examination will be the final determinant in deciding upon the appropriate procedures, I would most likely suggest a breast lifting on the lest side and using an impant on the right side. Whether to use a saline or silicone implant will be decided after feeling the amount of breast tissue on the right side after discussing the pros and cons of saline vs silicone implants with you at... more

Breast surgery for asymmetry

You have very different breasts and will likely need more then one operation. Please seek out a doctor who is able to earn your trust. In my hands I would do reduction on your left larger breast as stage one and then do stage two 3-4 months later with breast implants. Even then you may need a third procedure to improve symmetry. Please seek out an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.

Uneven breasts

To achieve the best results, I would suggest a combination of breast lift and implants. Only lift or only implants will not give you the most natural results. Good Luck.

Correction of Severe Breast Deformity

Without more pictures and an in-person exam it is difficult to give an accurate opinion. What is certainly obvious is the significant asymmetry that exists. Correcting your asymmetry will be difficult but not impossible. A lift will be needed on the ptotic (drooping) breast to help decrease the difference in the skin envelope of the breasts and nipples. This will also put the nipple and breast tissue in the "correct" anatomical position. As for which type of implant to use, Silicone will not... more

Treatment of breast asymmetry

You have a tough starting point for sure because you are dramatically asymmetric and neither breast is ideal. The one is underdeveloped and somewhat tuberous and the other is ptotic and droopy. That one at least needs a lift and the other an implant. An in person exam is critical and you need a very experienced surgeon to handle the complexity here.