Breast Asymmetry
Breast asymmetry is usually related to size, but may also be caused by differences in shape, nipple position or fold position.
Some degree of asymmetry is normal: the left breast tends to be short and squat, the right, long and thin. Excessive asymmetry can be corrected with surgery and the breasts normalised. Asymmetry correction is an opportunity to enhance both breasts.
The nature of the surgical approach to this problem varies from -
- placing an implant (breast augmentation) in the smaller breast to match the size of the larger breast
- reducing the size of the larger breast with breast reduction surgery or breast liposuction to match the smaller breast
- inserting implants of different sizes to achieve symmetry
- performing a breast lift with or without implants
Surgery needs to be individualised according to the cause and degree of the problem.
Breast Augmentation to the smaller breast &
Breast Reduction to the larger breast
Photos courtesy of Shirnel Clinic, Cape Town, South Africa
Average Cost: $5000-$10000
Please ask your doctor for further information.
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