Breast Asymmetry

Most people have slightly different-sized -- or asymmetrical -- breasts. However, in some cases the difference in size is pronounced. In these cases, correction is often desired. The best procedure will depend on several factors, including how you want to balance the breasts. You may want to augment (enlarge) the smaller breast to look like the larger one, or reduce the size of the larger breast to match the smaller one. One breast may simply need to be lifted to match the other side. Both breast augmentation and reduction are widely performed procedures. Please visit our pages on each of those procedures to learn more about breast reduction, uplift, and augmentation.

During your consultation, Dr. Palumbo will advise you of the best way to correct the discrepancy in the size or shape of the breasts. You will see pre- and post-operative photos of patients with similar breasts, and learn all about the procedure and post operative recuperation. The surgery is performed in our certified outpatient facility and takes anywhere from one to three hours.

All patients should realize that when asymmetry is present preoperatively, no matter what procedure is chosen, and no matter how successful the result, there is usually some asymmetry present postoperatively. Perfect symmetry is unusual in any patient.