BREAST ASYMMETRY (including TUBEROUS BREASTS)

Who is a Good Candidate for Breast Asymmetry Surgery?

• Women who have asymmetric breasts where one breast is larger than the other. This may result from failure of development or the presence of tuberous breasts.

The Procedure

• Correction of breast asymmetry is performed under general anaesthesia and the procedure may take two to three hours.
• Breast augmentation (enlargement) can be performed on one breast, increasing its size to make it similar to the other one.
• Breast reduction can be performed to reduce the larger of the two breasts.
• Breast uplifting may also be performed on one or both breasts.

The Recovery after Breast Asymmetry Surgery

• The patient may need to stay in hospital overnight.
• Most patients are able to return to work within one to two weeks.
• Exercise and strenuous activity should be avoided for about four weeks after surgery.

Results of Breast Asymmetry Surgery

• The procedure results in breasts that are more similar in size and shape.
• Improved appearance improves self esteem and self confidence.