Breast Asymmetry – Surgery on Unbalanced Breasts
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Plastic surgeon James Matas, M.D. says that he sees many women when they have breasts of two different sizes. He even sees some patients who have a drooping DDD on one side and a pointy A cup on the other side.
Medically known as breast asymmetry, Dr. Matas cautions new patients that surgical correction sometimes offers only a 60 percent improvement.
Asymmetry may occur during the teen years while developing or through:
- Trauma
- Infections
- Burns
- After breast feeding
Plastic surgeons say the asymmetry can be visible in several different ways, including:
- A missing breast
- Different sizes
- Various shapes
The unbalanced bust line can cause extreme worry for teens who often become withdrawn. For younger patients, buying a bra or a prom dress is a terrible experience.
Adults may be inclined to back away from intimate situations because of embarrassment. Both groups suffer a loss of self-esteem and confidence with some becoming depressed over their physiology. They also shy away from anything to do with pool or beach wear.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons studied 35 patients who had surgical breast asymmetry procedures. After six months, the researchers found all the study subjects had “statistically significant” improvements in:
- Vitality
- Mental health
- Self-esteem
But what does a surgeon actually do to correct the appearance of unbalanced breasts? Plastic surgeons have three surgical procedures at their disposal, including:
“Even if breasts are different by less than a half-cup size, it can be very noticeable,” said plastic surgeon Walter Erhardt, M.D.
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admin @ February 2, 2009
