Breast Asymmetry Correction Sydney

• Understanding Breast Asymmetry
• Causes of Breast Asymmetry
• Surgical Options for Breast…
• Personalised Surgical Planning
• Suitability for Breast Asymmetry…
• Ways to correct asymmetry
• Risks and Considerations
• Recovery, week by week
• Questions

Understanding Breast Asymmetry

Breast asymmetry refers to a noticeable difference between the breasts. This may involve variations in size, shape, breast volume, or nipple position. While minor differences are very common, some individuals experience asymmetry that is more pronounced.

These differences can develop naturally and may become more noticeable over time. In some cases, asymmetry may affect the way clothing or bras fit, or may simply be something a person wishes to discuss with a specialist.

During a consultation, Dr Rohit Kumar can assess your anatomy and explain the factors contributing to breast asymmetry.

Causes of Breast Asymmetry

There are several reasons why breast asymmetry may occur. For many people, the difference develops naturally during puberty when breast tissue forms at different rates.

Other possible causes include:

• Natural developmental differences
• Hormonal changes during puberty
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Weight fluctuations
• Congenital breast conditions
• Previous surgery or trauma

Understanding the cause of asymmetry can help guide the most appropriate treatment options, which are discussed during a consultation.

Surgical Options for Breast Asymmetry Correction

Breast asymmetry can sometimes be addressed through surgical procedures designed to adjust breast size, shape, or position. The specific technique depends on the individual characteristics of the breasts.

Possible procedures may include:

• Breast augmentation
  Implants may be used to increase volume in one breast to improve overall balance.
• Breast reduction
  In some cases, reducing the size of one breast may help address asymmetry.
• Breast lift
  A breast lift may be considered when differences involve breast position or skin laxity.
• Combination procedures
  Some patients may require a combination of techniques to address differences in both size and shape.

The most appropriate surgical approach can only be determined following a detailed consultation and assessment.

Personalised Surgical Planning

Each case of breast asymmetry is different. A thorough consultation allows Dr Rohit Kumar to assess breast anatomy and discuss potential surgical options.

During the consultation, the assessment may include:

• Evaluation of breast size, shape, and position
• Nipple and areola position
• Skin quality and breast tissue
• Overall body proportions

Based on this evaluation, Dr Kumar will discuss suitable surgical approaches and explain the procedures that may be considered.

Suitability for Breast Asymmetry Surgery

Breast asymmetry correction surgery may be considered by individuals who have noticeable differences between the breasts and wish to explore surgical options.

Factors that may be discussed during consultation include:

• Degree of asymmetry
• Completion of breast development
• General health and medical history
• Individual goals and expectations

The consultation is an opportunity to discuss these factors and determine whether surgery may be appropriate.

Ways to correct asymmetry

	Implant	Reduction or lift of the larger side	Fat grafting
What it changes	Adds volume to the smaller side or both	Reduces or lifts the larger side	Adds modest volume
Suits	A clear volume difference	A larger or lower breast	Small differences in volume or contour

Many patients need a combination. More detail: breast augmentation, breast reduction and breast fat grafting.

Risks and Considerations

All surgical procedures involve potential risks and complications. These can vary depending on the type of procedure and individual patient factors.

Possible risks will be discussed in detail during your consultation, allowing you to understand the procedure and make an informed decision.

Recovery, week by week

When	What to expect
Day of surgery	Usually a day case. A compression garment or support bra is fitted before you go home.
Weeks 1 to 2	Time off work. Soreness, swelling and tightness across the chest. Walk daily, and avoid lifting or reaching overhead. First review with Dr Kumar and his nurses at about one week.
Weeks 2 to 6	Most patients return to work from about two weeks, then gradually resume most everyday activities over the next four weeks, depending on how physical the activity is. No heavy lifting or straining, and drive only once you can do so comfortably and safely. The Prineo and Micropore dressings come off at six weeks, and the compression garment is worn for six weeks.
Weeks 6 to 12	After your six-week review, exercise and more physical work are built up progressively. Most patients are cleared for full activity at the 12-week review.
3 to 12 months	Swelling settles and the scars mature. Reviews at 6 months and 12 months.

Results

Surgical photographs are restricted to viewers aged 18 and over. The outcomes shown in any photograph are relevant only to the patient pictured, and individual results will vary. You can view the before and after gallery.

Where Dr Kumar operates

Consultations are held at Westmead, Penrith and Orange. If you live a long way from Sydney, you can send photos to Dr Kumar’s team before your first appointment.

Day-case procedures are performed at Somerset Private Hospital in Kingswood or at Westmead Private Hospital, an accredited Ramsay Health Care hospital.

Dr Kumar’s nurses also work on the wards at Westmead Private Hospital. The nurses who prepare you for surgery are the same ones who look after you at every post-operative review.

Common questions