Breast asymmetry correction surgery is a type of surgery that aims to minimise the difference between the breasts of women. It is quite normal for people to have a slight asymmetry between their breasts. But, if the difference is more than just a slight asymmetry, getting surgery can help. Getting an operation includes altering the shape, size or orientation of the breasts to achieve an equal look.

There are different options when correcting the asymmetry between breasts. The degree of difference between them and their characteristics require adopting different strategies in each breast asymmetry correction operation. 

One of the surgeon’s options is making the smaller breast bigger; this is called breast augmentation. For the other one, the surgeon may make the bigger one smaller; this procedure is called breast reduction. Along with these two, a breast lift may be necessary too. During a breast lift, the surgeon corrects the sagging of breasts.

Do I Need A Breast Asymmetry Correction?

Every individual undergoes a unique operation in breast correction surgeries; not everyone is a good candidate for breast asymmetry correction. To learn about your options, you can book a consultation with a plastic surgeon specialised in this area at Gold City Hair. Our surgeon will evaluate your condition, and how healthy you are in general, to get an idea.

After the operation, your breasts will appear much more similar in shape and size. However, as a result of changes in body related to the advancement of age, your breasts may change further in time. This applies to patients who had a large difference in size and shape between their breasts before the operation. That’s why getting surgery again might be necessary for such patients.

We can do correction surgery on any size or type of breasts, though the effects of surgery might not last as long in patients with bigger breasts. Our surgeons recommend you to wait until the breasts are fully developed if you are young. 

Or similarly, in some cases, surgeons recommend postponing the surgery if you are planning on having children because certain procedures might make it harder to breastfeed your baby.

Another note on breast asymmetry

Breast asymmetry often results from natural causes. Sometimes breast asymmetry is an early sign of breast cancer. That being said, only a small fraction of women with breast asymmetry actually develop breast cancer. To ensure your health, don’t neglect your regular check-ups. Also, report any lumps or abnormalities to a doctor.

Options In Correcting Breast Asymmetry

Each breast asymmetry correction operation is custom fit for each patient. We can change the path we’re taking to your needs and wants. We correct the imbalance in size with either breast augmentation or breast reduction. Let’s have a look at them in detail.

Breast Augmentation

This type of operation makes the breast or breasts larger. To achieve enlargement, we utilise implants. When picking a size and style of implant, we take your general body shape and expectations into account. When we’re operating on both breasts at the same time, we can utilise implants with different sizes if needed. 

For breast augmentation, there are two particular types: saline implants and silicone implant. With our consultation, you will have a chance to discuss which type suits you better.

Breast Reduction

In a breast reduction, we remove parts of skin, fat and glandular tissue to get a more aesthetically pleasing look. The surgeon may apply this procedure on either one or both of the breasts depending on the patient. 

Furthermore, women with very large breasts may also get an extra benefit from this procedure too. Having too heavy breasts may cause physical discomfort and pain and limit certain physical activities. This type of correction may also help relieve the symptoms and discomfort related to having heavy breasts.

Breast Lift

To complement the operations mentioned above, our surgeons may also perform a breast lift too. In a breast lift operation, we aim to improve the positioning of the breasts. Sometimes nipple repositioning also becomes necessary alongside this process. Often we do breast lift alongside either operation we mentioned just now, or as a standalone procedure. 

What About the Risks of Breast Asymmetry Correction 

Every surgical operation carries a certain degree of risk factors alongside. Though with today’s modern medicine, these risks are minimal. You should follow our instructions before and after the operation, do not smoke and take your prescribed medication properly these risks. Provided that you comply with each instruction, your risk of developing a complication will become almost zero.