Some differences between breasts are subtle, but others are more visible and harder to ignore. Fortunately, breast asymmetry can be corrected through a range of surgical options available at Elite Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Martin, Dr. Cullen, and Dr. Fahrenkopf, perform various breast procedures that can balance out your chest. Learn more about what causes this issue and what we can do to help.
What Causes Breasts to Look Uneven?
Some of the most common causes of asymmetrical breasts include:
- Puberty: One breast may develop faster or more fully than the other.
- Hormonal changes: Shifts during adolescence, menstruation, or menopause can affect breast size.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Breasts often change at different rates, which can cause long-term unevenness.
- Weight fluctuations: Gaining or losing weight can affect each breast differently.
- Previous surgery or injury: Scarring or tissue loss may change the shape or size of one breast.
- Mastectomy or lumpectomy: Removal of tissue due to cancer or other medical conditions can leave one breast visibly different or absent.
- Underlying chest wall differences: The ribcage or muscle structure beneath the breast can also contribute.
Surgical Options to Correct Breast Asymmetry
The best way to correct uneven breasts depends on the type and degree of difference. Here are some of the most common surgical approaches:
- Breast implant on one side: Adds volume to the smaller breast for better balance.
- Implants on both sides (different sizes): Helps match size and shape while maintaining your proportions.
- Breast lift (mastopexy): Raises one breast to match the position of the other if there’s a noticeable height difference.
- Breast reduction: Removes volume from the larger breast when size is the main concern.
- Combination of procedures: In some cases, we can combine different procedures to get the right balance.
Your surgeon will explain which options will fit your anatomy and what outcome you’re hoping for.
Talk With a Surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI
Every woman’s body is different, but if breast asymmetry is something you want to change, it’s worth having a conversation. The team at Elite Plastic Surgery will explain each part of the process. Call 616-459-1907 to schedule your consultation.
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