Breast development. I'm 17, will my breasts ever even out?

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I'm 17 and I'm wondering if my breasts will ever even out. I know it's common for women to have slightly different sized breasts. Mine are noticeably different. The bigger 1 sags more and is less perky. It also has an areola much bigger than other breast, maybe twice the size. The smaller 1 is more perky. I'm not overweight or anything. The size is not like a whole cup difference, but it's still significant. Can my breasts even out & come close to the same size & will my areola get any bigger?

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. It is difficult to determine without in-person examination. It is unlikely that they will even out. You might want to consider breast augmentation if it truly bothers your. This should be done in the hands of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  If you are looking to decrease the asymmetry from one breast to another, then you have several options.
1)  You can reduce the larger breast with liposuction
2)  You can enlarge the smaller one with fat grafting or an implant
3)  You can enlarge both but use different size implants
I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options in more detail.

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi. I hardly doubt that they will even out. Breast asymmetry is the norm and not the exception. When the difference is signinficant, then surgery may be indicated. No photos were posted so, I can't give you a more accurate assessment. Good luck. Dr. PG

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question with us. You are still in a stage of development, and maybe, your breast will growth but in an asymmetric way, that's why in a future you will need to make a "Breast Symmetrization Surgery" with silicon implants of different volumes. Remember that you are a teenager and we will need your parents permissions in case of surgery. Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Without photos- and the benefit of physical exam- it is difficult to assess accurately. Generally speaking, asymmetry can be corrected surgically. Seek an experienced Board Certified PS for in person consultation.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Your problem is not uncommon, but that fact alone may provide you with little reassurance since you are still understandably concerned about your asymmetry. The good news is that this is almost certainly correctible in the hands of a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in dealing with breast asymmetry cases such as yours. The not so good news is that this is not likely to self correct and your development may not be complete, so it is difficult to say if your breasts will become more symmetrical or less so with time. While this is very personal and perhaps embarrassing for you, I would suggest you discuss this with one or both of your parents, or an adult sibling or guardian, and I recommend a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon who can advise you not only on options but timing of surgery. Best of luck to you.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

If there is an appreciable difference between the breasts, then one would not expect this to resolve with continued breast growth, and it might become more pronounced.  There is a range of treatment possibilities, including unilateral work or differential augment on one side and reduction on the other.  If your parents are willing to have you seen in consultation, discuss with a board certified plastic surgeon now to understand your options.  If not, then you will have to wait until age 18 to schedule a visit.  Good luck!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Without posted photos very hard to advise. Best to seek in person examinations from a boarded PS in Orlando. Sounds like you have asymmetry of your breasts and they WILL NOT even out over time.

Mark Eberbach, MD · Answer

breast asymmetry is a very common problem.  What U are describing may be a constricted breast however without photographs it's difficult to assess.There are several operations designed to help correct this depending on your goals and aesthetic sense.I would recommend you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to help you with this.

Breast development. I'm 17, will my breasts ever even out?

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