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Breast Asymmetry Fact Sheet

The objective

Breast asymmetry correction aims to make oddly-shaped breasts more symmetrical, usually performed when one breast droops lower than the other, or there is pronounced difference in size or shape. The surgery may require an enlargement or reduction on one or both of the breasts to even out appearance, and an uplift to correct sagging.

The procedure

The operation is carried out under a general anaesthetic and can take 1-4 hours. Before the operation, you may need to have a mammogram.

The surgeon may follow combinations of techniques used in breast enlargement, breast reduction or breast uplift surgery (see individual sections for more information), so the operation could involve repositioning the nipple and removing breast tissue to reduce the size of a breast or uplift it, or using an implant to enlarge a breast. Incisions will be made in the tissue depending on the procedures performed, and if an implant is required. When the procedure is complete, the incisions will be stitched and drains - tubes used to remove blood or other fluids from a wound to help healing - may be inserted.

The outcome

Following surgery, you will be bandaged and if drains are in place, they will normally be removed after 1-2 days.

There will be swelling and discomfort for up to one week and you may need to wear a special support bra for up to six weeks. If stitches are not dissolvable, they will need removing after 10-12 days.

You will usually be able to leave the hospital after 2-4 days. You will be required to take around 2-3 weeks off work and strenuous activity must be avoided for 4- 8 weeks.

You should have breasts that appear symmetrical as a result of this surgery. However, breast implants, if used, have a lifespan of about 10 years and you may need more surgery.

The risks

All general anaesthesias carry associated risks, but complications associated with breast asymmetry correction include infection and problems with wound healing such as necrosis, where the blood supply is affected and the skin dies.

Abnormal scar tissue can also form around the pocket of the implant, if used, which may squeeze the implant and cause hard, painful breasts (capsular contracture). If this happens, further surgery may be required. Fluid can build up around the implant. This is called a seroma and may require further surgery to drain it.

There is often a temporary difference in skin and nipple sensation following asymmetry correction but this can be permanent. You may be unhappy with the results and appearance of the breasts, and breastfeeding may not be possible if the nipple has been repositioned.

The costs

Costs vary widely depending on the extent of surgery required and according to whether implants are used or not. See the corresponding sections on breast enlargement, breast reduction and breast lift as a guide, but expect fees to be tailored to individual cases.

The availability

Breast asymmetry correction is available procedure at many private cosmetic surgery clinics in the UK and abroad, although a specialist in this form of surgery is recommended.

The popularity

Breast asymmetry correction is a popular surgery amongst women who have at least one cup size bigger than the other and have breasts that look oddly shaped as a result.

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