Asymmetrical Breasts Due to Breast Reduction

A breast reduction is a complex operation that is subject to some inherent degree of difficulty in predicting the long term outcome. I am sure your surgeon's intention was to deliver a good result. Your best bet is to return to him/her and discuss your concerns. A relatively simple procedure could provide you with an improved result. However, perfect symmetry may never be possible.

Most women have some asymmetry of their nipple position, areolar diameter, breast volume and other variables. Check with your plastic surgeon and review your pre-op photographs. Almost certainly you had some breast asymmetry prior to surgery. Post-op breast asymmetry is occurs, and can be addressed with a variety of safe and effective techniques.

Occasionally, revisions are required after any operation. If the nipples are not symmetrical, an operation with incisions will be required to fix it. This will get more complex if the shape and volume are asymmetrical as well. It is impossible to give specifics with the information at hand but a good plastic surgeon should be able to give you a good result.

There are many talented surgeons who are capable of providing revision procedures for you. Meet a few, evaluate their proposed plan, and your instincts will tell you who is right. It's wise to choose a board certified plastic surgeon that has a lot of experience with breast work.
I know this is a bland answer, but I'm confident you'll find qualified, talented, experienced surgeons in your area.
Dr. Kaufman

Hi there,
There are board certified plastic surgeons with vast experience in management of complicated breast issues and secondary surgery. You should look for board certification, and (ideally) an extra year of training (called a fellowship) in breast surgery. Many doctors frequently manage difficult problems related to prior breast surgery, and I do think that your problems can be improved. Find a surgeon with the right combination of training and experience that you like and feel you can work with and discuss your goals and concerns with them. I hope that helps.