Breast reduction/lift in Dec 2019 and my right breast is probably a cup size smaller. Options to get more breast symmetry?

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I had a breast reduction/lift in Dec 2019. My left breast has always been a bit bigger than the right one & was told they could more closely match them but that is not the outcome. Both breasts are shaped differently now & my right breast is probably a cup size smaller now, which is very noticeable. I would like to know what options to match them better in size & appearance & get more volume in the right breast. Would like to be a D cup (left). Not looking for perfection just better result.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I think it is reasonable to have a revision to obtain symmetry. A number of different ways to achieve this and worth going on a few consults.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your right breast is smaller than the left and the right areola is smaller than the left.  Your options are fat transfers to the smaller breast or reduction of the large one.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear LMT75,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like fat transfer might be an option to improve symmetry. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It appears a revision is necessary if you would like to improve symmetry.  Additional tissue can be removed from the larger breast to help lessen the size differential.  The other option is to add fat or an implant to the smaller breast.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You can add an implant to the smaller side or reduce the larger side to match the smaller. Remember, if you choose the implant, there is always a possible another surgery to do something with the implant.

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Your options appear to be:
1. reduce the larger breast
2. augment the smaller breast with implant or fat (however the difference in volume may exceed what can be achieved with fat transfer)
Revisit your plastic surgeon for evaluation and advice.
Best wishes...

Breast reduction/lift in Dec 2019 and my right breast is probably a cup size smaller. Options to get more breast symmetry?

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