| breast
asymmetry surgery overview |
| introduction
to breast asymmetry |
breast
asymmetry may be corrected by increasing the smaller breast
with an implant, reducing the larger breast, or both,
or using 2 different sized implants |
| often combined
with... |
breast
implants, liposuction,
tummy tuck |
| incision
placement & breast asymmetry surgery details |
options
for incisions to place implant are around the areola,
under the fold of the breast, in the armpit, or in the
belly button; reduction incisions may be on the breast
and/or around the areola |
| anesthesia
for breast asymmetry surgery |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually outpatient
surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
1
to 3 hours |
| discomfort
|
mild
to moderate |
| what to expect
after breast asymmetry surgery |
discomfort,
tightness, swelling, decreased arm movement; back to work
in 1 to 2 weeks |
| risks
of breast asymmetry surgery |
loss
of nipple sensation, persistent, asymmetry, implant rupture
or shifting, infection, hematoma, capsular contracture
(internal scar tissue), visible implant rippling |
| variations
and techniques |
variations
in implants, incisions, and reduction techniques are possible |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$2000
to $8000 (implant may be additional) |
| duration
of results |
reduced side
may be permanent or may increase in size from weight gain
or hormone changes; implants may be permanent or may require
revision within 5 to 10 years |
| insurance
for breast asymmetry correction |
may
(rarely) apply if breast asymmetry is significant and/or
caused by congenital abnormality such as Poland's syndrome |
