Will A Breast Lift Make My Breasts Even?

Breast asymmetry is not an uncommon issue for women. Uneven breasts can be a source of distress for women, often making them feel self-conscious or affecting the way their clothes fit. While it is perfectly normal to have slightly different breasts in size and shape, some Tulsa, OK women have breasts so asymmetric that finding a bra that fits can be a difficult challenge. Fortunately, a breast lift can help resolve this issue. Board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Angelo Cuzalina offers body contouring for women who are struggling with uneven breasts. At Tulsa Surgical Arts, Dr. Cuzalina proudly offers the latest surgical techniques in breast surgery to choose the best option based on your current needs. Read on to learn more about what a breast lift can do to correct uneven breasts, or feel free to contact us and schedule a consultation.

What is a breast lift?

A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is exactly like it sounds, an aesthetic procedure that lifts a woman's natural breasts to a "perkier" position. A woman's breasts can change over time, with breast tissue losing elasticity and shape. Ptosis, or breast sag, can be severe enough to cause a woman's nipples to point downward. It might surprise you, but breast lift surgery is almost as common as breast augmentation in this country. More and more women choose this option to take back a more youthful look, giving their natural breasts a rejuvenating lift and, in some cases, correcting uneven breasts.

What causes uneven breasts?

Understanding the breast tissue anatomy might help shed some light on why some women deal with asymmetrical or uneven breasts. Breast shape is dictated by the ligaments and connective tissue within the breast structure, which consists of glands and smaller lobules containing milk ducts. The difference in breast size is generally caused by changes in the fat layers or connective tissues. Nearly half of all women have some degree of breast asymmetry during different stages of their life. However, 25% of women will have lasting asymmetry or uneven breasts. Common factors that can cause this condition are:

• Hormonal imbalance during puberty or menopause
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Hormonal contraceptive, such as birth control pills, can cause changes in breast tissue
• Trauma or injury
• Ptosis, or breast sag, being more severe in one breast instead of both

How does a breast lift fix uneven breasts?

A breast lift won't make your natural breasts look smaller or larger, only perkier. If you have one breast more significant than the other, a breast lift can remove a small amount of skin to create more symmetry and reposition both breasts to sit higher on the chest wall. Women can also correct uneven breasts with breast augmentation. Breast implants can enhance the appearance of your natural breasts in size and shape while correcting asymmetry. Combining a breast lift with implants can provide the ultimate enhancement, a fuller, more symmetrical, perkier bust.

Schedule a consultation for breast lift surgery in Tulsa, OK

If you are unhappy with uneven breasts or considering breast surgery in Tulsa, OK, we invite you to schedule a consultation with acclaimed board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Angelo Cuzalina. Dr. Cuzalina's expert surgical experience and advice can help you make an informed decision when considering breast enhancement surgery. To discover the possibilities, call Tulsa Surgical Arts to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Cuzalina today.