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Unevenly Sized Natural Breasts - Solution Without Implants?

asked 1 year ago by anon4525
Latest answer by Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Question viewed 1,174 times
Tags: alternative, C cup, natural, uneven

I am in my twenties, and have natural breasts that are about a size 'C'. However, one of my breasts is noticeably smaller than the other, by nearly a cup size. Otherwise, I have no complaints about my breasts, and I definitely do not want implants. Is there another procedure which could help to correct the size difference? Could one breast be reduced by such a small amount? Or should I wait until later in life when I might be considering a breast lift to address this?

22 answers to Unevenly Sized Natural Breasts - Solution Without Implants?

Correcting breast asymmetry without implants.

I have had some early experience with correcting breast asymmetry without implants by using fat graft injections to augment the smaller breast. In treating the larger breast, I have injected both to achieve a simultaneous but different enlargement or I have performed liposuction on the larger breast to reduce it. Quite often this may take more than one surgery to have the breasts more closely approximate each other.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Achieving breast symmetry without implants with asymmetric breasts

It is entirely possible to reduce the larger breast, either by liposuction techniques, or, of there is a difference in the nipple-areolar height, by a breast reduction on the larger side. A breast lift can potentially interfere with later breast feeding, although in the vast majority of cases it does not. A breast reduced by liposuction alone will not give quite the result that a formally reduced breast will: the skin still "remembers" when it had a greater... more

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Correcting breast asymmetry

It may well be best to wait until after having kids to correct this otherwise you might need to do a repeat surgery of some kind. On the other hand, a one-sided lift/reduction or maybe even liposuction could be considered to try to improve the problem. The difficulty is that you will then have asymmetrical scars with only one side having scars. Is that new asymmetry better than the old one? Only you can answer that.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry

With out seeing you and just going by your description I would recommend doing procedures of very little scarring that could help balance the size differences. Liposuction and fat grafting are the two techniques I would employ to help you. The most obvious is to do some fat removal from the large breast with liposuction and use the fat to enlarge the smaller breast with fat grafting. There would be very little scarring and the recovery would be easy. ... more

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry can be corrected without implants.

Hi. A vertical breast reduction of your larger breast alone should markedly improve the symmetry of your breasts without implants. see video

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Fixing breast asymmetry

If you want to make the smaller one larger fat grafting could be employed to take fat from another area of the body. Not all surgeons do this and not all malpractice insurance coverage will cover it. Mine does not so I do not do that procedure. The second option is to make the larger one smaller. If the size differential is not too great this is best done by liposuction to minimize skin scarring. The third option is a little bit of both i.e. fat graft to the smaller and liposuction from the... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Breast reduction as a choice for asymmetry

Even if the reduction is a small amount, it is a good choice to even asymmetric breasts, especially if an implant is out of the running. If the reduction is small enough it may be possible to reduce the larger breast through an incision on the lower edge of the nipple and remove only the deeper tissue on the base of the breast. A scar can be avoided and if young the skin can contract. A larger reduction may require a larger scar. Your concerns should not focus on the later lift, as few women... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Options for breast asymmetry without implants

If you like the smaller breast, then a reduction of the larger one is the way to go. This typically involves some version of a lift as well since the skin envelope of the breast needs to be reduced too. If you really like the larger one, then an implant on the small side is the simplest solution, though a series of fat grafts might be worth considering. You would really need to see a plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss which options are most appropriate for you. more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast Asymmetry can be corrected with breast reduction

Differences in breast volume one side to the other can most definitely be corrected with reduction of the larger breast. Recognize that the goal of this procedure is to make both breasts the size of the smaller breast. If this sizing is to your liking, reduction of the larger side may absolutely be the way to go.

Elizabeth Lee, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Uneven breasts can be addressed with one side reduction

If you do not want to make the smaller breast larger, then you certainly can make the larger breast smaller. How that would be done depends on the size and shape of your breasts. Most likely a reduction and mild lift of the larger side would help create better symmetry. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD

Martin Jugenburg, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

Breast lift for uneven breast shape and size

The simplest solution is a breast lift and small reduction on the larger breast. This procedure will balance your breasts. Of course, with time and breast feeding etc. your breasts may sag, but will likely remain more symmetric.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Surgical options

You can certainly reduce the larger breast to approximate the size of the smaller breast. Another option is to consider fat grafting to the smaller breast if you like the size of the larger breast. This is a relatively new and exciting area of plastic surgery but will require a discussion with a board certified plastic surgeon. You can always wait until later in life to address this issue but that will be determined by how concerning it is to you and how much it impacts your daily life. more

Robert W. Kessler, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Correction of Uneven Natural Breasts

It is normal to have asymmetric breast size, shape, and asymmetry. Of course, if you have enough breast tissue, you can re-shape them without implants. Certainly, if one has adequate breast tissue one can do a volumetric reduction or lift. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has expertise in breast re-shaping techniques.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Solution to breast asymmetry

Breast liposuction delivers super results, though it isn't right for everyone. If you have good skin quality and minimal sagging, you make an ideal candidate for reduction using liposuction alone. Since liposuction stimulates the skin to tighten around the affected area, the breasts actually lift a little bit. The procedure takes about an hour, the recovery takes just a couple of days, and there's virtually no scarring. For young patients, a liposuction reduction may prevent... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast Asymmetries are normal, but...

you can achieve greater symmetry even without the use of implants. Fat grafting to the breasts is becoming a much more acceptable and widely used procedure. If you have extra fat on your body, you might be a candidate. Reduction of your larger breast either by conventional surgical reduction or liposuction may also be an option for you. I would recommend consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck! see video

Kenneth R. Francis, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Alternative to Breast Implants

If you like either side more you can do one of two things. First, you could have a fat transfer to the other breast to add more volume. This is similar to a Brazilian butt lift. Second, you could have liposuction on the one side to add symmetry to your appearance. I think the decision is yours and their are a lot of options out there for you. Good Luck!

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

Unevenly Sized Natural Breasts - Solution Without Implants

A photo ALWAYS helps! To answer your question directly, use Stem Cell activated Fat Grafts as the better alternative to implants. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Obtaining Breast Symmetry

Another option to implant or breast reduction to obtain breast symmetry , can be fat injections. Treatment involves obtaining fat through the use of liposuction from one part of the body, such as the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs, and injecting it in another. The extracted fat is washed, the blood is separated from the fat, and the fat is placed in a syringe and injected into the targeted area.

S. Ozan Sozer, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

Asymmetry of breasts

Breast asymmetry is very common at all ages. If you like the size of the smaller breast and want the larger one to become smaller, you may be a candidiate for liposuction. If they need to be lifted than there will be more scarring. If you want to match the larger breast, you can only achieve that with an implant.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Uneven breasts

You have two options either reduce/lift the larger breast or increase the volume of the smaller breast with fat grafting to match the opposite breast. Best of luck

Dana Khuthaila, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.drkhuthaila.com

Several Solutions to Asymmetrical Breasts Without Implants

There are several ways to approach your degree of breast asymmetry without using implants. You could have a small reduction of your smaller breast as you pointed out. Other possibilities are suctioning of the larger breast (whick I think is not a good solution for a major reduction but would likely work well here) or fat injection of the smaller breast.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Asymmetric breasts

You can certainly consider unilateral reduction but you will need a complete examination to see if there are other factors to consider such as size of areola, position of nipple and shape of the breasts.