Can One Breast Stop Developing While the Other Continues to Grow?

April 24, 2011
Asked By:treehugging in Poughkeepsie, NY

I have always had slightly asymmetrical breasts but as I approached adolescence my breasts have become more different in size and shape. Though asymmetry is common, it looks like one breast simply stopped developing, because the nipple is smaller and the portion of breast tissue under the nipple is significantly not as large/developed as the other. Is this something natural or does it look like a health concern is the cause? Are There Non-invasive Treatments Available?

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April 27, 2011

Answer: Options for correcting asymmetrical breast development

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September 26, 2015

Answer: Breast asymmetry options

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September 26, 2015

Answer: Breast asymmetry options

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October 31, 2014

Answer: Asymmetry corrected with cosmetic breast surgery

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Answer: Asymmetry corrected with cosmetic breast surgery

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November 29, 2014

Answer: Asymmetry is normal

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November 29, 2014

Answer: Asymmetry is normal

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