I have uneven breasts caused by scoliosis. Is it impossible to fix them? (Photo)

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I have small, uneven breasts that I wish to correct with BA surgery. Recently, I decided to contact plastic surgeons near me to discuss options. Today, I was told by a surgeon that I have scoliosis (never heard of this condition before), and that the 'unevenness' can never be corrected. I was also told there is no way to know how the breast augmentation will look until after the procedure. Also, that my skin is very thick, and this will lengthen time of recovery. Does this all sound realistic?

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Without seeing you in person, it is impossible to comment on your surgeon's assessment. However, I would think that a breast augmentation could help with your asymmetry although keep in mind that no two breasts are ever perfectly the same. Perhaps seek a second opinion from another board certified plastic surgeon in your area (link below) and see if his or her recommendation is the same as the first surgeon. Best, Dr. Nazarian

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Volume differences between breasts can be corrected with breast augmentation.  Nipple and breast position on the chest often require a mastopexy.

Marc Pacifico, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Dear YasminMany thanks for posting your question.The first thing to say is that NO-ONE has perfectly even breasts. There are always differences between them, and this is entirely normal.Secondly, scoliosis, which is a curvature of the spine, is also very common and frequently contributes to a degree of the asymmetry between your breasts. With careful planning, enlarging your breasts and making them more even will be possible, however, it is important to understand that perfect symmetry will not be achieved, and this is quite normal - as I said, no-one is perfectly symmetrical.My advice would be to see someone with a high volume breast augmentation practice who also has an interest in breast asymmetry for expert advice and treatment.Good luck with your journey

Michael M. Omidi, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo.  Careful breast augmentation procedures can be able to fix uneven breasts and can make them look as identical as possible.  It depends on what outcome you would want to have since breast implants adds volume to your breasts while breast lift can fix any sagging.  Visit other local board-certified plastic surgeons to get more insight on your current state. Best of luck. Dr. Michael OmidiAn in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess your needs and provide true medical advice.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, Yasmin1990.Although no one is perfectly symmetric between the left and right, this can be improved with breast augmentation. You will continue to have a slightly asymmetry. However, if your goal is to have fuller, more symmetric breast, breast augmentation will be able to achieve that.It is important to understand benefits, limitations, possible complications from surgery.  Please select an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon.Having a thick skin does not increase the surgical time.Best regards.

Melinda Haws, MD, FACS · Answer

Breast asymmetry for a variety of reasons is almost the rule rather than the exception.  A carefully done breast augmentation can sometimes camouflage that asymmetry if it involves difference in size.  It's is important to recognize the scoliosis or what ever the cause of the asymmetry in order to plan to minimize the differences between the breasts with the augmentation results.  Your nice tight skin will take longer to stretch and settle but will give you a great result in the end.   I would see another couple or more plastic surgeons and see if they feel the same after examining you.  Some asymmetries can be minimized with different size or shape of the implants, some cannot.  I hope this helps!

Manuel Marte, MD · Answer

Hi lady. It would be interesting see a photo of your complete chest, anyway  i can tell you that the  asymmetry that you have could be achieved a lot with  small silicon implants. Good luck.                                                                                                    Dr. Manuel Marte.

Ciro Adamo, PhD, MD · Answer

I can't assess your scoliosis from the pictures, but from what I can see I believe your asymmetry could be improved with a careful breast augmentation. Please note that improved doesn't mean that your breasts would be identical, since that is not a realistic goal.The thickness of your skin would not make the recovery longer, but more time would be required for your breasts to reach their final shape. Depending on your preferences, this could be shortened placing implants above the muscle.

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