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Young (18) but Uneven Breasts

I'm 18 and am about 200 pounds (sadly). I've always had uneven breasts and I've learned to live with it but I've had enough of hiding it. I'm young and I should feel confident. I hate bra shopping and it's always been very emotional for me to deal with this. My left breast is about a small A cup while my right one is about a full B cup. I'm wondering how much the cost would be also if it is possible to get them even and how could my areolas be relatively the same size?

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Breast asymmetry in an 18 year old. PHOTOS

In my opinion, you would need a lift and reduction on the right to roughly make them equal. Subsequent to this youcould udnergo bilateral augmentation with implants (saline due to your age) or consider fat grafting for a subtle but autogenous tissue augmentaiton without implants. This may take more than one session.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

33 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry

Certainly you are a candidate for surgery. I would probably recommend an implant on the left and either a lift alone or a lift and small implant on the right. The areola can also be reduced at the same time. Now, realize that not only are no two breasts the same before surgery, as you can see in your case, they will not look the same afterward, but should alot be better.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast asymmetry

Breast asymmetry is very common and surgical correction is possible. In my view, a correction for you is actually a reconstructive procedure due to a congenital discrepancy in your breasts. Some insurance companies cover this type of reconstructive breast surgery. The correction often requires more than one operation. The areolar sizing is definitely correctable. I recommend that you seek a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area with a lot of experience with breast reconstruction. more

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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Uneven breast correction

First, let's clarify that breast asymmetry is extremely common and ultimately correctable in large part. The result is typically very acceptable but not perfect. You will notice that there is a severe asymmetry of the nipple areola complex as well. Both sides will need an implant. The left side is essentially a reconstruction with a larger implant. The right side is corrected by using a smaller implant and making the areola smaller. This will... more

Talmage J. Raine, MD

5 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Marked breast asymmetry in a fully grown woman

This is a significant breast asymmetry but I would recommend against trying to get it covered by insurance as you will lose control and choices over what is the best approach. It shouldn't cost $20,000 but it likely will require at least two procedures as it is quite difficult to balance volume, position, and shape differences at the same time. It will also change in the future depending on weight changes, pregnancy effects, and aging. Think of this as custom breast surgery... more

Uneven breasts are more common than you might think, and fixable!

It is so apparent how much this has bothered you for years. I completely understand that you want your breasts to look more even, so you can just be confident with your body. You should first know that you are not alone--this is actually a very common thing! Second, it is fixable. You can expect good results after the initial surgery, but you should also expect to need touchups (revisions) for final great results. In addition, you may choose to have an implant as... more

The surgical correction is possible but will require more than one urgery

You have breasts that are very different in size and shape. Implants only correct the size mismatch and mastopexy correct the shape differences. If you get implant for the left and mastopexy for the right,your breast will age an sag different and in few years you will have very different breasts again. I would recommend bilateral mastopexy and fat grafting to even out the shape and the size for the first stage. If you desire bigger breast the second stage will... more

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

28 reviews

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast Asymmetry in teenagers

This is a relatively common problem but can be corrected. Each specific correction will, however, require a careful evaluation of all the differences between the two breasts with specific treatment designed to correct each. Sometimes a simple augmentation of the smaller and reduction of the other areola and lift of the opposite breast is all that is required. Sometimes the muscle will require reconstruction or the smaller side will require skin stretch. The only way to determine what you... more

Congenital Breast Deformity

Dear Anon, The condition that you have is a congenital breast deformity. Of course, the condition was not present at birth since your breasts aren't present at birth. However, the condition is programmed into your breast genes. Some insurance companies will cover this type of breast correction. Check with your insurance carrier if you have health insurance. The correction can be complicated and might require a lift on your right breast and... more

Breast asymmetry

Breast asymmetry is a very common problem for a lot of women. In your case this is compounded with asymmetry with involves both size and shape. I would also point out that you also have a tuberous or constricted breast deformity which needs to be corrected. There are numerous different ways your case could be done. I would recommend a combination periaeolar augmentation and mastopexy which will address both the size and shape issues. Make sure to visit with several doctors and spend time... more