What Causes Breast Asymmetry?

Breast asymmetry is a very common condition. In fact, almost all women are thought to have some degree of breast asymmetry. However, this is not always obvious. Uneven breasts become a big problem when the difference in size and shape becomes very noticeable. Situations like these can cause you to lose confidence in your body image and lose self-confidence about your appearance. In such cases, seeking professional help is the best option.

What is Breast Asymmetry?

Breast asymmetry can be described as the ratios of breasts, which are different from each other in terms of size, form, volume, proportion and shape, to each other. When measuring asymmetry, only its size or smallness is not taken into account. At the same time, factors such as the symmetry of the nipples to each other, the width of the nipple circumference, prevalence and start-end symmetries are also evaluated.

Causes of Chest Asymmetry

Your breasts will go through many changes throughout your life. Beginning at puberty, breasts grow over several years to reach adult sizes. During this period, asymmetric growth can be seen in many young girls. Later in life, hormonal changes, medical conditions, and other factors can cause asymmetry. Some common causes of chest asymmetry are:

Development and Genetic Causes

Breast asymmetry often first appears during or after adolescence. During this period, the breasts begin to grow and develop into the adult form. In some young girls, breasts may develop into irregular sizes and shapes for unclear reasons. This process may be due to the fact that the cells responsible for the breasts have not come together properly, or it may be related to errors during fetal development. Also, some doctors argue that breast development problems may have a genetic root or an unknown syndrome that causes them.

Breast Tumors

Breast tumors can be benign or malignant (breast cancer). Having a tumor naturally growing in the breast will change the size and shape of the breast, making it look different from the other. If you feel a growing lump in your breast or if you have started to notice breast asymmetry in your adulthood, you should not delay visiting the doctor to rule out the possibility of breast cancer. Because some studies have revealed that breast asymmetry may be rarely associated with breast cancer.

Hormonal Causes

Breast tissue is very sensitive to hormonal changes. Hormonal fluctuations during puberty, pregnancy, ovulation, and menopause can all affect the size and shape of your breasts. Some women's breasts may be more sensitive to the effects of estrogen or progesterone. This can lead to breast asymmetry, especially during adolescence.

Breast Implant Complications

Breast enlargement is both a solution and a cause of breast asymmetry. Breast implants are extremely popular among women who want to enlarge their breasts. However, these implants are not used for life and may cause some complications when applied incorrectly. Breast implant displacement, capsular contracture, and late seromas can all be a reason why breasts don't look right after augmentation. It is very important to get support from a specialist plastic surgeon for a complete evaluation and possible revision surgery in such a case.

Chest Trauma

Chest trauma can cause some changes in the tissue of your breasts. Over the years, calcium deposits or scar tissue may grow in your breasts. This causes your breasts to look uneven.

Aging

As you get older, your breasts lose their elasticity and become saggy and deflated. In some women, one breast may age faster and may be more drooping or deflated than the other. This problem is usually corrected with a bilateral breast lift operation with or without breast implants to restore symmetry.

Is Breast Asymmetry a Sign of Cancer?

Breast asymmetry is not usually cause for concern. However, it is very important to have regular mammograms to ensure that any breast abnormality is detected early. Some studies conducted in 2015 revealed that women whose breasts have changed by more than 20 percent may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

Any unusual change in the chest should be checked by specialist doctors. The changes to watch out for are:

  • A lump in or around the breast
  • A lump that appears under the arm
  • The tissue that feels thick or hard on the side of the chest or under the arm
  • A change in the size or shape of the breast
  • Changes in the nipple (e.g. begins to point inward)
  • Fluid or discharge from the nipple
  • Red, itchy or scaly skin around the chest
  • Dimpled or shrunken skin texture

Breast Asymmetry Treatment Methods

Treatment for breast asymmetry varies according to how the breasts differ, their size, shape, and the patient's goals. The only way to correct the asymmetry problem is corrective plastic surgery.

Milano Klinik offers a wide variety of surgical options to correct uneven breasts, and the choice of surgery often depends on your particular situation. Corrective surgery may involve one or both breasts and often involves a combination of procedures to achieve desired goals.

Possible procedures and solutions to correct uneven breasts are:

Breast Augmentation with Implants

This method is often known simply as "breast augmentation". However, this method; Breast asymmetry is a very popular procedure that is also used to correct breast deformities and increase the size of your breasts. If you have crooked breasts and are wondering how your larger breasts look, you can come to Milano Klinik and benefit from implants for your small breast. However, if both breasts need to be enlarged, you can benefit from using two different sizes of implants to correct any asymmetry and lift your breasts.

Breast Augmentation with Fat Graft

Fat grafting or autologous fat transfer is a less invasive and more natural method to enlarge the breasts and correct the difference in size and shape. Thanks to the breast augmentation process with fat grafting, which is an effective way to correct irregular breasts without an implant, the size of your breasts is precisely adjusted and shaped. During this procedure, the specialist doctor removes the fat from other parts of your body by liposuction. It then purifies the fat and carefully injects it into your breasts to adjust their size and shape with high precision.

Breast Reduction

To get rid of the problem of breast asymmetry, you can take your smaller breast as a reference. In this case, your specialist will reduce your larger breast to an equal size with the smaller one. Surgery involves removing excess tissue on one side and can be combined with breast implants or breast augmentation on the other side to achieve the best possible cosmetic results.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

If you have sagging and deflated breasts that look different from each other, a breast lift operation is a must for you. During a Mastopexy, Milano Klinik specialists will lift your breasts back to their normal position and realign your nipples. This can be combined with fat grafting, breast implants or breast reduction, depending on your particular situation and wishes. In any case, a lift can treat breast asymmetry and give you firmer and younger-looking breasts.

You can get help from the expert thoracic surgeons of the Milano Klinik, which offers professional surgical options to get rid of the problem of chest asymmetry, and you can benefit from their expertise and experience. 

You can read our previous article from the following link https://www.milanoklinik.com/en/solution-for-protruding-ears/

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