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Can one breast be more dense another? i've already had a breast exam and nothing was noticable. i did a breast exam myself and found that one breast feels less loose. it's my right one. i don't have any other symtoms.

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Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Yes: We are never completely symmetrical so it is completely normal for there to be small differences between breasts. Occasionally there can be very noticeable differences but even then it is rarely a problem other than a cosmetic one.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/27/2019

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A member asked:

Can one breast be more dense another? i've already had a breast exam and nothing was noticable. i did a breast exam myself and found that one breast feels less loose. it's my right one. i don't have any other symtoms.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Dr Modi agreed

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