Asymmetrical (Lopsided) Breasts

Often women experience some type of deformity in their breasts. This condition is commonly referred to as: asymmetrical breasts, lopsided or uneven breasts. The differences may vary for each woman. The breasts could be different in:

• Size
• Shape
• Uneven nipple height or positioning
• The inframammary crease (breast fold) may be positioned differently from one side to another, causing one to look larger than the other.

Why Are Your Breasts Uneven?

Some women are born with more breast tissue on one side, causing one breast to be larger than the other. Breast Asymmetry can be due to genetics or random events that take place with breast development during puberty. Breast changes also occur during pregnancy, breast feeding, and menopause, which may affect the breast appearance. Changes in a women’s breast after pregnancy or breastfeeding are extremely common and are classified as a symptom of “Post Baby Body Syndrome”.

In breast irregularity, each woman's situation is unique. The distortion of the breasts is generally less than a bra cup size, though some women experience severe cases of asymmetrical breast deformities. In either case a woman may not only experience the physical disproportion but also an emotional disparity. In such situations, cosmetic surgeons can perform surgery to correct the majority of asymmetrical breast problems.

Many women find after having cosmetic breast surgery to correct such irregularities, they feel a sense of physical harmony, self confidence, and are far more comfortable with their bodies.

How Is Breast Asymmetry Corrected with Cosmetic Breast Surgery?

The surgeon will diagnose the cause of the abnormality and make recommendations based on the cause. The goal of Cosmetic Breast Surgery is to match breasts as closely as possible in both size and shape. Depending on the size of your breast and your desired result, the surgeon may recommend an Augmentation or Breast Reduction in one or both breasts. If the breasts are sagging (Ptosis) a Breast lift may also be recommended. Depending on your situation any combination of procedures may be recommended. To know best what procedure(s) would benefit your situation, seek the consultation of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.