Breast Asymmetry Correction

(Correction of Unequal Breasts)

Breast asymmetry or unequal breasts can be the result of developmental disorders or acquired after previous surgery or trauma. It is important to note that most women’s breasts are unequal or uneven. This is normal. However if the difference between the size, shape and location of the breasts is big enough to cause you distress Professor Malata will be delighted to assess you and give you appropriate advice as to what can be done about your condition.

Breast asymmetry is a common problem. Some authors contend that all breasts are naturally asymmetrical. Indeed in one study of asymmetries in patients undergoing breast augmentation, 88% of women has natural asymmetry. Careful preoperative evaluation is essential. Professor Malata will take a careful history from you as your developmental landmarks (such as menarche, therlache, any children), how your asymmetry started, whether you have had any trauma to your chest in the past and whether there is a family history of a similar problem or not.

It is important that you explain to Professor Malata what effects (emotional and physical) problems the unequal breasts have on you. Additionally please be upfront as to what troubles you the most: is it the size, the shape, the droop, the appearance in clothes, etc. Which breast if any do you prefer.- the bigger one, the smaller one or neither?

It is important that you note that Professor Malata often recommends surgery only after the age of 18 unless the “deformity” is very severe. You must be aware that often more than one operation is required and that sometimes Professor Malata might recommend operating on both breasts even though you present with a problem with only one. It is important that you have realistic expectations in that it is not possible to achieve perfect symmetry. More often than not a number of different techniques such as breast uplift (mastopexy), breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty), insertion of breast implants (breast augmentation), or the use of breast expanders is needed.

Professor Malata will assess you and recommend what is best for you. An individual treatment plan is will be formulated.

Some of Professor Malata’s publications on breast asymmetry are given in the section on Cosmetic Breast Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery Publications.