Cosmetic Surgery for Breast Asymmetry
Cosmetic Surgery for Breast Asymmetry
September 15, 2006 -
Breast asymmetry is a condition that affects many women including adolescents and adults. The condition may involve the complete absence of a breast, excess structures, uneven shapes, and other abnormalities that may have a physical, emotional, and social impact on a women’s life.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recently announced that both teens and adult women with breast asymmetry should know they have cosmetic surgery options to correct unevenly shaped breasts.
“What we are talking about are very obvious problems with breast growth or development, not the normal asymmetry that everyone has,” said Ann F. Reilley, MD, a Louisiana plastic surgeon who authored the ASAPS article published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
“A teen or young woman with severely asymmetric breasts is likely to be profoundly self-conscioussurgical intervention can be life-changing. This is not about getting Baywatch breasts. It is about buying a bra or a prom dress without it being an issue.”
The ASAPS article reviews some important considerations for successfully treating breast asymmetry and lists some standard procedures that would be ideal for teens dealing with abnormally developed breasts.
While, many doctors recommend waiting until breasts have reached their full growth before undergoing any surgical procedures, earlier treatment may be appropriate in cases where the asymmetry is severe and causes depression or other emotional impact.
“Breast asymmetry impacts patients physically, psychologically, and socially,” said Dr. Reilley. “We are fortunate to have the training and ability to perform what can be life-changing surgery on these young women.”
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