Is it bad to only want to have a lift on one breast even though the other one is also drooped below the fold?

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So I recently went to the first appointment for plastic surgery in my local (private) hospital. My right breast is droopy but pretty normal. My left one though is much bigger and points down, which bothers me a lot. They are tubular. The dr said he has to use the same technique on both so the procedure works and insisted on making my right one more lifted "so it's at the level of the fold". Is he in the right? I just wanted the left one to be similar to the right, which I like..

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is difficult to give an opinion without photos or an examination.  If both breasts are tubular you will want to have both corrected.  You will likely achieve better symmetry overall if both breasts are addressed.  I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.  It also is fine to get a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon.

Johanna D'Agostino, MD · Answer

It would be nice to see some pictures to understand the current asymmetry a little better. However, if you are happy with the way one of your breasts looks, having an intervention on just one of them could be considered. I encourage you to seek a second opinion by another board certified plastic surgeon and see if any other options are available. I do have to agree that if both breast are tubular and symmetry is the goal, a procedure involving both breasts may provide better results, specially if you need an implant. Best of luck.

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS · Answer

Hard to give opinion without at least photos to see what the problem is and how severe. However, when doing a breast lift with asymmetry, you can usually get a better more balanced result to operate on both breasts. So in principal I agree with your surgeon but if need be get a second in person opinion from another plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Sulgunwhale,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Sulgunwhale, thank you for your question. It is important that the patient discusses this with their treating physician so that together, you can come up with a solution that meets the patient's expectations as far as surgery can go, in order to improve the patient's condition and provide long term results. For more information and recommendations is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Is it bad to only want to have a lift on one breast even though the other one is also drooped below the fold?

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