Why are my breasts uneven?

Autore: Top Doctors®
Pubblicato: | Aggiornato: 05/12/2023
Editor: Emma McLeod

Uneven breasts can be a source of insecurity for many women. Breast asymmetry, however, is actually quite common. In this article, not only does Mr Sojitra explain the most common causes of breast asymmetry, but he also addresses the possible link between breast cancer and describes treatment for asymmetrical breasts.

A woman's breasts in a black and red sports bra

What is breast asymmetry?

Breast asymmetry is very common amongst women. This asymmetry could be in terms of:

  • breast volume
  • nipple height
  • where the lower breasts meet the chest (clinically called inframammary fold positioning)
  • the breastplates (these are on the chest wall)

 

It can occur in varying degrees of severity. The asymmetry may be subtle or very noticeable.

 

What can cause it?

The asymmetry is likely due to

  • Different hormonal influences
  • The development of the skeletal framework underneath the breasts. The breasts could be of equal size and volume but if the breasts sit on an underdeveloped or overdeveloped underlying framework, it can cause noticeable asymmetries.
  • Tuberous breasts are a major cause of asymmetries which young women find disfiguring. This condition only becomes apparent after puberty due to hormonal influences. Key features of tubular breasts include narrow underdeveloped breast base, large nipple-areolar complex, herniation of nipple-areolar complex, oval elongated breast shape and a wide gap between breasts.
  • There could be a possible link between women who have breast asymmetries and the development of breast cancer although further studies need to be done.

 

What does a mammogram determine?

Mammograms are one way of detecting early cancers and these are often used in breast screening programmes. In the UK, regular screening starts at around 50 years old and women are offered mammograms every three years. This x-ray scan of the breast looks for suspicious build-ups of calcium in the tissue. They are difficult to interpret in women under the age of 40 as the breast tissue is dense and it’s harder to see any possible calcification.

 

How can surgery help breast asymmetry?

There are many ways to correct breast symmetry. This depends on what the patient wants and what is possible.

  • Simple breast augmentation can help. When the breasts are uneven, different implant sizes can be used used in both breasts to correct asymmetries.
  • Mastopexy and breast reduction procedures are also useful adjuncts to correction.

 

Patients must always have a realistic approach to any type of cosmetic surgery and there is no such thing as a 'perfect' result.

 

Treatment methods for tuberous breasts may include a combination of tissue expansion, implants, mastopexy, hernia correction and fat grafting.

 

Are you unhappy with your breasts or looking to enhance them? Get in touch with Mr Sojitra via his profile

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