What can I do for underdeveloped breasts? (photo)

Hi,

Thanks for posting your question. I am happy to try and help you. It is
important to remember that a board certified plastic surgeon will be your best
resource when it comes to an accurate assessment of your situation, and
concerns.

Having said that, breast development can occur at different rates on different
women. As you are maturing your percentage of body fat will change. As you
become thinner, your breasts will get smaller. Now this is the bad part, if you
gain weight, your breasts may not get larger. They may become larger but they
may also not change, but the rest of you may get bigger. Also, birth control pills
will influence your breast sizes.

Your sister has a different gene set than you. As for you, you are a candidate for breast augmentation. :)

Best wishes,

Dr. Michael J. Brown (Northern Virginia Plastic Surgeon)

Thank you for your picture and question. You are a good candidate for breast augmentation and you should be able to achieve a nice shape and contour to your breast with a gel implant. You should meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who can discuss the different types and shapes of implants available for you.

You are very thin with small breasts. The keys are to fill out the upper and lower parts of the breast with the right implant and to place it in a way that looks relatively natural. The technique that best achieves this is a Dual plane technique, where the implant is below the muscle in the superior pole of the breast, and the lower portion of the muscle is released to allow the implant to fill the lower pole of the breast. This covers the implant sufficiently while allowing it to be in an ideal position and fill the breast envelope beautifully.

Location of the incision, location of the implant, type of implant, and size are all critical questions for women who choose breast augmentation. The common denominator to the most beautiful breasts is that they were sized objectively on the basis of measurements. For instance, we combine a proven formula based on measurements of the rests and chest along with through discussions of patient's desires. Photos of ideal breasts and results from patients with similar breasts are often very helpful in the discussion.

Plastic surgeons are trained differently and have varying levels of experience and so the key is to work with a Board Certified plastic surgeon with expertise and experience in breast augmentation. He or she should be able to clearly explain their approach and why they do things a certain way. I hope this was helpful. Thank you and best of luck. Dr. Campbell