What is Breast Asymmetry surgery?
Breast Asymmetry Surgery corrects differences found in the size and shape of breasts through cosmetic surgery procedures. It can also be performed to correct the positioning of the nipple. Breast Asymmetry is completely normal and can be a result of natural factors, underdevelopment or overdevelopment of breasts or a result of previous breast augmentation surgery.
Surgery Time
1 - 3 Hours
Overnights
Daycase or 1 night
Time Off
2 - 3 Weeks
Full Recovery
6 - 8 weeks
Reasons for breast Asymmetry
For many people, breast asymmetry is not something they consider as a cause for concern and it shouldn’t be. It is completely normal and natural for your breasts to not be the exact same size. Many People choose to undergo breast asymmetry surgery due to:
- Changes in breasts during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- changes due to weight loss and weight gain
- Wanting to correct breast symmetry after previous breast augmentation surgery
- Age
- Improved Confidence
If you breastfeed you may notice breast asymmetry more if you only breast feed from one side. For some people breast asymmetry can affect their confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When choosing a cosmetic procedure, it is important to research the treatment and ensure the treatment is done by a professional and is medically qualified. Please read the most frequently asked questions many patients have when choosing a procedure.
When undergoing breast asymmetry surgery, your surgeon will discuss the best method to create the symmetry. Depending on why you want to breast asymmetry surgery and the breast volume and size you are wanting to achieve, your surgeon may suggest a breast lift to lift both breasts to the desired appearance and create better symmetry.
Your surgeon may choose to remove breast tissue or excess skin from one breast to create either a smaller breast size or large breast size to create symmetry.
During a consultation your surgeon will discuss the best method for creating the best results.
Breast Asymmetry surgery can take between 1-3 hours to perform. if you are having breast asymmetry done with multiple breast augmentation procedures including breast lift surgery then the procedure may take longer.
Breast Asymmetry recovery will require you to take some time of work to heal and recover. you will experience tenderness and may notice some bruising and swelling. This will go down during the first few weeks.
It is important to wear a compression garment during recovery to help with the new shape and help with the swelling and scarring. Full recovery may take up to 6 months to see the final results. The first 6 weeks are vital to achieving the final results. You should follow all aftercare procedures set out by your surgeon including avoiding strenuous activities.
Breast Asymmetry Surgery is a safe procedure and safe to perform when performed by a registered medical professional. There are always risks with plastic surgery which is why it is important to make your surgeon aware of any health conditions. Not following proper aftercare is a big risk as you may slow down the healing process.
During a consultation you will be informed of all the risks associated with the surgery and what should look out for during the recovery process. Common side effects include infection, excessive bleeding, loss of sensation and signs of asymmetry.
if you feel you are experiencing any side effects you should seek medical assistance as soon as possible.
