How is breast asymmetry corrected?
Breast asymmetry can be corrected by either making the large breast smaller, or the smaller breast larger. Often the patient has a preference as to which breast they prefer and the surgeon tailors the operation to match that breast. A small breast can be made larger with an implant, in either saline or silicone. Although there’s no rational scientific reason for it, patients must be at least 22 years old to receive a silicone implant, per FDA regulations. A larger breast often needs a reduction and a breast lift to match the opposite breast. In addition, the larger breast often has a larger areola which also needs to be reduced in size the match the opposite side.
