My breast are asymmetrical and one of my areolas is a lot larger than the other. What can I do? (photos)

Thank you for your question and helpful photos. Your areolas are pointing straight down. Only a breast lift will correct areola position and reshaping of your breasts. Take a look at the video I have attached. The woman filmed wanted perkier breasts with areolas centered and reduced. Breast implants were not necessary in her case as it won't be in your case either. You have plenty of breast tissue to achieve upper pole fullness without the extra cost, maintenance, risks and complications associated with breast implants. Another benefit is less scarring and long term results by taking the weight of your breasts off the skin envelope and transferring the weight to your chest muscles. I invite you to see more results on my gallery.  Best wishes and kind regards,

An areola reduction can be performed on the larger breast to match the smaller one. For asymmetry in size, you have two options:

1. breast reduction in the larger breast
2. breast augmentation in the smaller breastIf you’re concerned about sagging as well, you can get a breast lift. This can be performed with the reduction or augmentation.

Based on these photographs you appear to be an excellent candidate for a breast lift.  I would suggest that you will not get the position shape and symmetry that you would like with an implant

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.After having analyzed all the information sent to us, i can realize that you have a breast asymmetry, because the left breast is sagging more than the right and the areola is bigger.In my practice in cases like yours, i perform a "Breast Lift W/ implants - Symmetrization Surgery".Kind regards

Thank you for your question and providing photos.Breast asymmetry is very common and can present in a number of ways.  Based on your photos alone, you would best benefit a right vertical mastopexy (lift) and a left vertical mastopexy/reduction.  This operation will correct both your breast size difference as well as create a symmetrical areola.  This is a very common procedure performed.  I encourage you to seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Ask to see before and after photos to better understand what the plan and get an idea or your result.Best of luck,Dr. Mooty

Breast augmentation plastic surgery is performed to enhance a woman’s breast size and shape due to lack of development, congenital abnormalities, changes or asymmetries following aging, weight loss, and/or pregnancy. In addition, there may be other reasons for wanting breast implants.. Any women desiring breast augmentation surgery is a candidate as long as there are no health problems present which would preclude her from having surgery.  If the desired goal is to enhance or restore size and shape or to improve asymmetry, breast augmentation is a viable option. Breast augmentation can improve a body image, self-esteem, self-concept, and quality of life. The best thing to do to determine your best options would be to take your questions and concerns to a local board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation and determination of the best procedure. 

Hi there, thank you for your question. Yes, you have options regarding your concerns. Speak with a plastic surgeon regarding a breast lift and areola reduction. The procedures mentioned should assist with obtaining your goals. Best, 

Thanks so much for your question and your photos. At a consultation, I would need to better understand your goals. If you decided you wanted to move forward with a procedure to correct the breast volume asymmetry and Nipple areola asymmetry, then I would first need to understand which breast size you preferred. If you liked the Right one, then I would offer you a Right Auto augmentation mastopexy, which uses your own breast tissue to create a projecting conical breast, and a left minimal breast reduction which would include a breast lift and resizing the nipple areola. I perform this type of procedure in my office under local anesthesia. Another important question that only you can answer is whether you plan to have children and if you want to nurse. Because pregnancy and nursing can dramatically change your breast temporarily and often permanently, I typically tell my patients to hold off on this definitive surgery until they no longer want to be pregnant and nurse. I would be delighted to meet with you and discuss all the possible safe and reliable procedures that make sense and that will help you achieve your goals.  Good Luck

flawedbutperfect:  You don't mention whether you want your breasts to end up the same size they are now, larger or smaller but you have options.Should you want larger breasts I would recommend a breast lift on both sides with a larger implant on your smaller side.  That will even out the areola diameter as well as the differing positions.Should you want smaller breasts than I would recommend a breast reduction on both sides with more tissue taken from your large side.  Again, this will even the areolae out.Staying the same size is more tricky but it would be possible to operate on only your larger, lower breast to make it look more like the opposite one.  I wouldn't recommend this as a first line approach though because I think your end result would be better if the shape of both were improved.Best of luck to you!G. Robert Meger MD

Hi and thank you for your pictures and questions.  It is very common to have asymmetric breasts.  A bilateral breast lift with a small reduction on the left side would improve your symmetry, reduce the size of your areolae and give you much more shapely and uplifted breast.  best to meet with a plastic surgeo in person who can fully examine you and discuss your options.  Best of luck!