Question 1

what is asymmetrical breast tissue?

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Different: Asymmetrical breast tissue refers to an obvious difference in the contour of one area of the breast compared to the rest of the breast or it refers to an obvious difference between the two breasts.

Question 2

is there a treatment for asymmetric breasts?

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YES: Breasts may be asymmetrical for a variety of reasons.  I usually break them down into two causes:  volume and contour differences.  If yours is a volume discrepancy, then a simple augmentation would even up the size difference.  If it is a contour difference, perhaps you might need a lift on one side.  To find your best treatment options, a consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the abps.

Question 3

my 15 year old girls has asymmetric breasts. will this self correct with age?

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Probably not: Few are truly symmetric.  The norm in human beings is that one side is slightly different from the other, not just breasts, but all over; like one ear a little higher or one arm a tiny bit shorter.  If, when she is mature, the asymmetry bothers her, it can be fixed surgically (i have known several who have done this with good results).

Question 4

asymmetric breasts and irregular periods, what to do?

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GYN eval: Breast asymmetry is not unusual. Your gynecologist can assess from menstrual irregularity.  Take care.

Question 5

how long does asymmetric breasts associated with clogged milk duct last?

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Mastitis or Mondor's: This could be due to a variety of causes which i would discuss with your lactation consultant it gynecologist. Antibiotics and warm compresses may help to alleviate infection or congestion.

Question 6

can you tell me about asymmetric breasts?

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Extremely common: In fact the left breast is typically larger than the right. Breasts may be normally asymmetric in which case the size, shape or nipple positions may be slightly off or there can be more extremes where one breast is considerably larger due to pathology or the other breast is markedly smaller and may be associated with congenital deformity. Correction depends on identifying the desireable breassize.

Question 7

asymmetric breasts. need more help than padding?

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Plastic Surgeon: You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine the best combination of procedures for you: breast lift, breast reduction, and/or breast augmentation.

Question 8

i have seriously asymmetric breasts. what can i do?

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Plastic Surgeon: You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine the best combination of procedures for you: breast lift, breast reduction, and/or breast augmentation.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: asymmetric breasts?

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Different sizes: No individual has exactly symmetric breasts either by volume or shape. But asymmetric breasts usually refers to large discrepancies often times related to differences in developmental growth

Question 10

do a lot of people have asymmetric breasts? what causes this?

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Our bodies are: not perfectly symmetrical.  Lack of symmetry can often be noted in breasts and other parts of our anatomy.

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