Breast asymmetry is a common condition and the vast majority of patients will have asymmetrical breasts, or develop asymmetrical breasts over time due to hormones, changes associated with pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and more. If your breasts are different sizes, surgical measures can help. Brisbane plastic surgeon, Dr. Phil Richardson from Brisbane Plastic Surgery performs hundreds of surgical breast procedures every year, many of which help patients achieve greater symmetry in their breasts. Breast augmentation mammoplasty surgery can be performed to increase the size of the breasts and address uneven breasts.
What Is Breast Asymmetry Surgery?
While it is true that a woman’s breasts are never perfectly similar, breasts that differ by a cup size or more are usually considered asymmetrical and can benefit from surgical correction. By combining surgical procedures such as breast augmentation mammoplasty with saline or silicone implants, breast mastopexy (lift), or breast reduction mammoplasty, Dr. Richardson can reshape one or both of your breasts.
The specifics of your procedure will be discussed during your initial appointment at Brisbane Plastic Surgery, during which you and Dr. Richardson will discuss your aesthetic goals. A thorough treatment plan will be written up, detailing the techniques that will be used to help you achieve the appearance you desire. If you have questions or concerns about breast asymmetry surgery, this consultation is a great time to address them. The risks, benefits, and surgical steps involved in the surgery will be explained simply to ensure that you are informed and prepared for treatment.
On the day of your procedure, anesthesia will be used to help you get comfortable. Using careful, calculated technique and a gentle hand, Dr. Richardson will reshape and resize your breasts.
We will send you home with a detailed list of instructions for your recovery. But you should expect to spend a few weeks recovering from surgery, and during this time, we suggest that you minimize physical activity to give your body time to rest and heal. Rigorous exercise should be avoided for approximately six weeks.
Important Reminders
- Although it is always our goal to make your breasts look as similar as possible, it is important to set reasonable expectations for your surgery.
- It is essential that your decision to undergo breast asymmetry surgery is made for yourself, and not to meet the expectations of others.
- Ask lots of questions! Being well informed and feeling prepared before your surgery will only improve your overall experience at Brisbane Plastic Surgery.
Contact Dr. Richardson
If you have cosmetic concerns about asymmetric breasts, you can discuss your concerns with Dr Richardson in a personal meeting. He will recommend the most appropriate techniques for your procedure. Contact Dr. Richardson today to schedule a consultation.