Reconstruction for asymmetry - what are my options?

Question

I recently sustained an injury to the breast where my breast shrunk/contracted and I am left with noticeable asymmetry. Mammography and US are normal. What reconstruction options do I have?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The best place to begin is a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.  Here your surgeon will examine you, discuss your concerns, and you can learn more about options.  Typical options to address asymmetry are reduction of the larger breast to better match the larger breast and then adding implants to achieve the desired volume.  Or you can add differently sized implants to help accommodate for the difference in size.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ParkyParkington,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Some minor asymmetry can be improved with fat transfer, others will need breast implant.s If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest going in for a consultation to see if a fat transfer is an option, or if you will need implants. with implants, sometimes it is best to do both breasts for better symmetry.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

With limited information, we have limited ability to make a meaningful assessment.
I suggest scheduling a few in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community.
Consider reposting with breast pictures.
Best,
Matt Hagstrom, MD

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