Are my breasts underdeveloped or just small? I never realized that breasts could at some point be considered small enough to be underdeveloped. I do have an asymmetry as well (right breast and nipple are slightly lower/larger) If they are indeed "underdeveloped" what else does this mean for my overall health if anything? Or is I just an aesthetic issue? I have not had any children yet. Do I appear to be a good breast augmentation candidate? What about a fat transfer?
Answer: Breast augmentation for under developed breasts Hello Katie, thank you for your question and posting an appropriate picture. Under development of your breasts is not a health risk and an aesthetic issue only if it’s something that is you are concerned about. It’s best to have a virtual or in person consultation to discuss options of implants either saline or silicon versus fat injection or a combination of both. At 27 years of age you can have all of these options at your disposal.
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Answer: Breast augmentation for under developed breasts Hello Katie, thank you for your question and posting an appropriate picture. Under development of your breasts is not a health risk and an aesthetic issue only if it’s something that is you are concerned about. It’s best to have a virtual or in person consultation to discuss options of implants either saline or silicon versus fat injection or a combination of both. At 27 years of age you can have all of these options at your disposal.
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October 2, 2022
Answer: Signs of Underdevelopment It is very possible that your breasts are constricted or underdeveloped, however that would be hard to tell without performing a physical exam. In particular your surgeon should look for the position and presence of the inframmamary fold, the presence of the axillary fold, and the presence and amount of breast tissue. Based on your pictures, your right breast looks to have a slightly constricted lower pole. This may require a staged approach with a tissue expander and a breast implant. If there is an absence of part of the pectoralis major muscle, this may be an indication of Poland syndrome and may require additional treatment. This treatment may range from custom implants to movement of the latissimius dorsi muscle to create an anterior axillary fold.
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October 2, 2022
Answer: Signs of Underdevelopment It is very possible that your breasts are constricted or underdeveloped, however that would be hard to tell without performing a physical exam. In particular your surgeon should look for the position and presence of the inframmamary fold, the presence of the axillary fold, and the presence and amount of breast tissue. Based on your pictures, your right breast looks to have a slightly constricted lower pole. This may require a staged approach with a tissue expander and a breast implant. If there is an absence of part of the pectoralis major muscle, this may be an indication of Poland syndrome and may require additional treatment. This treatment may range from custom implants to movement of the latissimius dorsi muscle to create an anterior axillary fold.
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October 2, 2022
Answer: Breast Question I would definitely make an appointment with a board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon. After a full physical examination and history, there may be some potential information that could be obtained that could help provide a better answer regarding your question. It is not abnormal to have an asymmetry between right and left breasts. Underdevelopment of breast tissue is not uncommon. There are options for treatment but you first need an accurate assessment and a corresponding treatment plan.
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October 2, 2022
Answer: Breast Question I would definitely make an appointment with a board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon. After a full physical examination and history, there may be some potential information that could be obtained that could help provide a better answer regarding your question. It is not abnormal to have an asymmetry between right and left breasts. Underdevelopment of breast tissue is not uncommon. There are options for treatment but you first need an accurate assessment and a corresponding treatment plan.
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October 2, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation During consultation, one’s history is taken and a physical exam to help determine if breasts are underdeveloped; this is often just an aesthetic issue. Small breasts may be enhanced with breast implants for augmentation. Fat transfer as an isolate procedure has limits on the total volume and often requires a series of fat grafting. Breast asymmetry is fairly common and may benefit from different implants and/or breast lift.
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October 2, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation During consultation, one’s history is taken and a physical exam to help determine if breasts are underdeveloped; this is often just an aesthetic issue. Small breasts may be enhanced with breast implants for augmentation. Fat transfer as an isolate procedure has limits on the total volume and often requires a series of fat grafting. Breast asymmetry is fairly common and may benefit from different implants and/or breast lift.
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October 2, 2022
Answer: Breast enhancement Thank you for your question and it is hard to determine if your breasts are just small or truly congenitally underdeveloped. Regardless of the underlying categorization I believe a breast augmentation would help. Fat grafting to the breast is also an option assuming that you would have enough fat to achieve the size you have in your mind's eye. Another option would be a combination of fat grafting with an implant. I would suggest you see a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast enhancement, you are a good candidate and I wish you luck.
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October 2, 2022
Answer: Breast enhancement Thank you for your question and it is hard to determine if your breasts are just small or truly congenitally underdeveloped. Regardless of the underlying categorization I believe a breast augmentation would help. Fat grafting to the breast is also an option assuming that you would have enough fat to achieve the size you have in your mind's eye. Another option would be a combination of fat grafting with an implant. I would suggest you see a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast enhancement, you are a good candidate and I wish you luck.
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