Many women have some degree of breast asymmetry. Still, in some cases, genetics, congenital deformities, infections, and breast abnormalities can cause the breasts to look noticeably different in shape and size. Dr. Papillion lists some procedures that address asymmetrical breasts.
What makes asymmetrical breasts different?
Breast asymmetry is characterized by a pronounced difference in size, shape, volume, contour, or position from one breast to the other.
For instance, in an unmatched pair of breasts, one nipple may appear higher than the other, or the breasts may differ in cup size. When the imbalance is conspicuous, it can lead to a sense of self-consciousness about one’s appearance.
Fortunately, there are several surgical and non-surgical measures you can take to achieve breast balance.
Corrective Surgery for Asymmetrical Breasts
If you want a long-lasting solution to breast asymmetry that evens out your silhouette, surgery is the most reliable option. Some routine procedures for bringing the breasts into harmony include the following:
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a highly effective means of repositioning and reshaping your breast tissue to bring your silhouette into equilibrium.
It typically involves increasing the size of the smaller breast with an implant or placing a differently-sized implant in each breast to achieve bilateral symmetry. You can also use breast implants to enhance the size and shape of your breasts while addressing the imbalance. The results can last ten years or longer.
Fat Transfer or Fat Grafting
If you prefer a natural solution to breast asymmetry, a fat transfer, or fat grafting, would be an ideal procedure.
Dr. Papillion transfers tissue from another area of the body and adds it to the smaller breast. He will harvest fat from your thighs, buttocks, or lower back, purify it, and then inject it into your smaller breasts to add volume and improve symmetry. The results are permanent.
Breast Lift with or without Augmentation
If your breasts are similar in size but irregular in shape, a breast lift can help reshape the contour of the tissue without affecting the size of your bust.
When your breasts differ significantly in size, shape, and volume, we can recommend our breast lift with augmentation procedure to refine the fullness and shape of your breasts while bringing them into better proportion with each other.
Breast Reduction
If one of your breasts is substantially larger than the other and you like the size of your smaller breast, we can reduce the larger breast to create symmetry in your figure.
In addition to enhancing the appearance of your bustline, breast reduction surgery may also reduce strain on your back, neck, and shoulders.
Areola or Nipple Correction
When you have congenital breast asymmetry that affects your areolas or nipples, reshaping procedures, including nipple reduction, can help your breasts look more balanced.
Restore Breast Symmetry at Papillion Aesthetics
If asymmetrical breasts are affecting your self-image or your health and you are considering breast surgery in Nashville, you should schedule a consultation with Dr. Paul Warner Papillion. He will be able to assess your condition and recommend corrective procedures that will meet your unique needs.