Surgery Options for Correcting Breast Asymmetry
For women with breast asymmetry, it is important to remember that you are not the only person who is affected by this condition. Medically, there is no issue with breast asymmetry. However, for some, the distress or embarrassment that can be caused by more severe breast asymmetry brings surgical correction into consideration. For over 25 years, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott has specialized in breast procedures to fix asymmetry to help his patients achieve a more balanced aesthetic.
It is estimated that the majority of women have some degree of disproportionateness in the breasts due to the overall asymmetry in the body, but the type of asymmetry the breasts experience varies by each woman. There are a few issues caused by breast asymmetry, such as clothes not fitting properly or difficulty finding properly fitted, flattering bras. For example, breasts can differ in height, placement, size, or shape. To achieve the desired proportion, Dr. Elliott can perform breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction or a combination of these procedures depending on the existing tissue.
For those with small breasts, saline, silicone, or increasingly popular highly-cohesive silicone gel/gummy bear implants are an option to even out the size of the breasts. For larger breasts that would not benefit from an increase in volume, a reduction and a breast lift may be an ideal option. With this route, it should be considered that the larger areola that generally accompanies a larger breast will also likely need to be reduced or matched in size to complement the opposite side. If you are interested in breast augmentation or other breast procedures Dr. Elliott performs, check out his breast augmentation before and after gallery.
Dr. Elliott understands that each patient’s goals are unique and during consultation thoroughly discusses treatment options to help achieve desired results. To schedule a consultation, contact us today and be sure to stay connected with Dr. Elliott through Facebook, Twitter or Google+.