Breast Asymmetry
Breast asymmetry is when one breast is bigger than the other. The difference may only be small, but can be the difference in uneven breasts – especially in cup sizes - can make finding comfortable underwear difficult. This can hamper a woman’s confidence, and lead to a range of other distressing issues.
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What does breast asymmetry treatment involve?
There a various different ways to treat breast asymmetry. If one breast is noticeably larger than the other, a consultant may recommend a unilateral breast reduction in order to even up the breasts.
A breast reduction or breast uplift can also even up the breasts; this involves several cuts being made on the breasts and varying volumes of fat and tissue removed from each to create a more even, well-balanced shape. A consultant will be able to offer advice on the best option for you personally.
Why you might need breast asymmetry treatment
Uneven breasts are a common issue among women (affecting more than half), and, although many live happily with a small difference in size, some can find the difference in size too large to live with which can cause a lot of distress. If you fall within this bracket, then breast asymmetry treatment could well be for you.
Breast Asymmetry Recovery
The time it takes to recover from breast asymmetry treatment depends on the type of surgery that is carried out.
Generally, for a unilateral breast reduction or breast uplift, recovery time is between two and six weeks, during which time the surgeon will recommend wearing firm bandaging or a support bra to stop healing wounds being pulled on by the weight of your breasts.
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If you are thinking about having cosmetic surgery, here are some important questions that you should ask yourself to help you make the decision that is right for you.
- What do I want to change and why do I want to have surgery?
- Have I considered all the options?
- Can surgery give me the results I want?
- Am I expecting the surgery to change my life as well as my appearance?
- Is now the right time?
Having surgery is a big decision
For more information and advice about cosmetic surgery contact our Private Patient Advisory Team on 01342 488054 or email info@mcindoe.co.uk
Planning your long-term goals with your consultant, and researching the procedure, will reinforce whether surgery is the right option for you.Surgery is not without risk so you should be sure in your reasons for wanting to go ahead. It is important that your expectations are realistic and that the advantages to you always outweigh the risk of surgery.
Take this checklist to your consultation with the surgeon performing the procedure. Discuss each topic with your surgeon to help you make the decision that is right for you before having surgery.
Having surgery is a big decision
For more information and advice about cosmetic surgery contact our Private Patient Advisory Team on 01342 488054 or email info@mcindoe.co.uk
Think carefully before having cosmetic surgery
Never feel rushed or pressured into giving your consent. Be wary of surgeons or staff who try to convince you to go ahead. Take plenty of time to make your decision.
We strongly advise you take at least two weeks after your consultation with the surgeon performing the procedure to think things through before surgery.
Having surgery is a big decision
For more information and advice about cosmetic surgery contact our Private Patient Advisory Team on 01342 488054 or email info@mcindoe.co.uk